Star Maker: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
After reading "Last and First Men", I approached Olaf's next masterpiece, "Star Maker" ( first published in 1937), with some disbelief as to how on earth he could possibly better the span, pathos and magnanimity he had already laid out. A quick scan of the appendices yielded the impression that this book would embrace not just the tiny fragment of history that was mankind's stay in the universe, but that all history of the universe would be described, and that of other universes too. All of this in less pages than "Last and First Men"! My immediate reaction was simply, "No way, Jose" and I wondered how he was going to set about such an immense task. The vehicle used was, of course, the best man has going for him - his imagination. A contemplative man is whisked off on an imaginary journey through space and time by an ever-gathering mass consciousness. He describes how galaxies of stars f
Quick facts about Star Maker
- Title: Star Maker
- Author: Olaf Stapledon
- First published: 1937
- Genre: fiction, general, fiction in english, science fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL3290739W
Where to read Star Maker
Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Star Maker about?
After reading "Last and First Men", I approached Olaf's next masterpiece, "Star Maker" ( first published in 1937), with some disbelief as to how on earth he could possibly better the span, pathos and magnanimity he had already laid out.
Who wrote Star Maker?
Star Maker was written by Olaf Stapledon.
When was Star Maker published?
Star Maker was first published in 1937.
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