"Solaris" is the undisputed pinnacle of Stanisław Lem's work, a piece that influenced the development of 20th-century science fiction, including Russian science fiction. The novel has been adapted for the screen twice, and has inspired radio plays, theatrical productions—and even a ballet!
So, what exactly is Solaris? An endless sentient ocean pursuing goals beyond human comprehension, a delicate tuning fork transforming human feelings into physical form? An embodiment of a psychologist's nightmare or a spiritual healer? More than 50 years have passed since the book's publication, yet its readers continue to ask questions that cannot be answered without looking into one's own heart.
"Eden"—an amazing fusion of a dynamic action story, social drama, and harsh dystopia—can safely be placed alongside such classic works of science fiction as Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and George Orwell's novel "1984".
"The unknown awaits us among the stars!"—this phrase by Lem, which has become a catchphrase, has a distinctly bitter taste of disappointment. The process of discovery carries a poisonous core, and the humanism inherent in mankind proves powerless when confronted with an alien intelligence on the beautiful and mysterious planet Eden...
Author: Stanisław Lem
Translation: Dmitry Bruskin
Pages: 480 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 210x145x30 mm
Series: Library of Classics
