Stanley G. Weinbaum

Dawn of Flame (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring post-apocalyptic landscapes and human survival in a groundbreaking sci-fi novel from the golden age of science fiction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Dawn of Flame,' Stanley G. Weinbaum crafts a mesmerizing tale that melds science fiction with rich philosophical underpinnings. Set in a vividly imagined future, the narrative unfolds around the concept of life on Venus, where the flora and fauna are as alien as the elemental struggles faced by humanity. Weinbaum's writing is characterized by its lush descriptions and intricate world-building, pushing the boundaries of the genre in the early 20th century while exploring themes of survival, evolution, and the existential consequences of human actions on other worlds, making it a significant precursor to later science fiction explorations of extraterrestrial life. Stanley G. Weinbaum, whose career was tragically cut short by his early death, was a pioneer in science fiction, known for his innovative ideas and unique storytelling style. His experiences as an engineer and an avid reader of adventure and fantasy informed his imaginative visions and reflective moral compass. It is through his own fascination with the unknown that he created 'Dawn of Flame,' showcasing not only his adeptness at fantasy but also his philosophical inquiries regarding nature and humanity. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of speculative fiction and those intrigued by the ethical dilemmas of technological advancement and exploration. Weinbaum's 'Dawn of Flame' serves as an intellectual bridge between classic science fiction and modern themes, inviting readers to ponder the profound questions of existence, making it an essential addition to the canon.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338051905
• Artikelnr.: 64076231

Autorenporträt

Stanley Grauman Weinbaum (1902 - 1935) was an American science fiction writer. His first story, "A Martian Odyssey", was published to great acclaim in July 1934, but he died from lung cancer less than a year and a half later. He is best known for the groundbreaking science fiction short story, "A Martian Odyssey", which presented a sympathetic but decidedly non-human alien, Tweel. Even more remarkably, this was his first science fiction story (in 1933 he had sold a romantic novel, The Lady Dances, to King Features Syndicate, which serialized the story in its newspapers in early 1934). Isaac Asimov has described "A Martian Odyssey" as "a perfect Campbellian science fiction story, before John W. Campbell. Indeed, Tweel may be the first creature in science fiction to fulfil Campbell's dictum, 'write me a creature who thinks as well as a man, or better than a man, but not like a man'." Asimov went on to describe it as one of only three stories that changed the way all subsequent ones in the science fiction genre were written. It is the oldest short story (and one of the top vote-getters) selected by the Science Fiction Writers of America for inclusion in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964.