Sirius by Olaf Stapledon (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sirius by Olaf Stapledon The most human of all Stapledons novels Brian Aldiss FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sirius is Thomas Trelones great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being.Raised and educated in Trelones own family alongside Plaxy, his youngest daughter, Sirius is a truly remarkable and gifted creature. His relationship with the Trelones, particularly with Plaxy, is deep and close and his inquiring mind ranges across the spectrum of human knowledge and experience.But Sirius isnt human and the conflicts and inner turmoil that torture him cannot be resolved. Author Biography Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was born near Liverpool and educated at Balliol College, Oxford and Liverpool University. After spending eighteen months working in a shipping office in Liverpool and Port Said, he lectured extramurally for Liverpool University in English Literature and Industrial History. He served in France from 1915 until 1919 with the Friends Ambulance Unit and then lectured again for Liverpool University in psychology and philosophy. Review Sirius is a somewhat poignant journey, incalculably emotive and immeasurably introspective, a true masterpiece of literary (science) fiction. * SFBOOK.COM * Promotional The most human of all Stapledons novels Brian Aldiss Long Description Sirius is Thomas Trelones great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being.Raised and educated in Trelones own family alongside Plaxy, his youngest daughter, Sirius is a truly remarkable and gifted creature. His relationship with the Trelones, particularly with Plaxy, is deep and close and his inquiring mind ranges across the spectrum of human knowledge and experience.But Sirius isnt human and the conflicts and inner turmoil that torture him cannot be resolved. Review Quote Sirius is a somewhat poignant journey, incalculably emotive and immeasurably introspective, a true masterpiece of literary (science) fiction. Promotional "Headline" The most human of all Stapledons novels Brian Aldiss Description for Sales People A moving and profound study of alien intelligence and sensibility. Details ISBN0575099429 Author Olaf Stapledon Pages 208 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2011 ISBN-10 0575099429 ISBN-13 9780575099425 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1886 Death 1950 Media Book Language English Short Title SIRIUS Residence ENK Publication Date 2011-04-14 Imprint Gateway UK Release Date 2011-04-14 Series S.F. Masterworks Audience General AU Release Date 2011-06-13 NZ Release Date 2011-06-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36391739;

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