Last and First Men: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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One of the most succinct and accurate renderings of mankind's present state of mind and future progression. It documents the future of man from the start of WW2 and continues until the Sun engulfs the earth, and beyond. Considering this book was first published in 1931, it is remarkable, both in its honesty as regards human nature, and in its phenomenal span. By the time we reach chapter 3 of the 16 in this book, it is already 2300 AD and you feel like you have had the viewpoint of a God. So intense is the writing, that a few pages can take you hours to read and weeks to think about. What a writer, what a visionary. Of particular interest to me was the laconic way he can sum up an entire country's culture and people, and the accuracy of prediction in the first part of the book.
Quick facts about Last and First Men
- Title: Last and First Men
- Author: Olaf Stapledon
- First published: 1930
- Genre: fiction, science fiction, general, fiction, fiction in english
- OpenLibrary ID: OL3290731W
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Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Last and First Men about?
One of the most succinct and accurate renderings of mankind's present state of mind and future progression.
Who wrote Last and First Men?
Last and First Men was written by Olaf Stapledon.
When was Last and First Men published?
Last and First Men was first published in 1930.
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