Ivan Yefremov: Andromeda Nebula

"Andromeda Nebula" is the most famous novel by the founder of modern Russian science fiction, philosopher, and paleontologist Ivan Yefremov. The book describes a world of the future inhabited by beautiful, intelligent people who know no fear and are always ready for love, friendship, and heroic deeds. On Earth, borders have long been erased, nations live as a single family, deserts have been transformed into oases, an ideal climate reigns everywhere, and humanity has reached for the stars in pursuit of amazing discoveries and unknown civilizations.

Despite the perfection of the world created by the writer's imagination, where people live long and happy lives, work with passion, where science and arts flourish, and where no one hides their feelings, even this perfect world has its flaws. It turns out that happiness is not only about living without cares; happiness is found in searching, in mistakes, in doubts, and in dreams.

The novel "Andromeda Nebula" was written over 60 years ago; many of the writer's scientific predictions have come true, others may yet come true, and although the idea of a bright communist future has faded into oblivion, this book remains relevant both in Russia and throughout the world.

Author: Ivan Yefremov

Pages: 448 (newsprint). Paperback

Dimensions: 179x115x18 mm

Series: Azbooka-Classics