Olaf Stapledon
Olaf Stapledon was a British philosopher and novelist whose sweeping cosmic narratives spanned millions of years of future human and posthuman evolution. His works had a profound influence on science fiction writers including Arthur C. Clarke and Stanislaw Lem. Last and First Men and Star Maker remain among the most ambitious works of speculative fiction ever written.
Works
- Last and First MenCosmological science fiction spanning the future evolution of humanity
- Star MakerScience fiction epic exploring cosmic consciousness and the nature of existence
- Odd JohnScience fiction novel about a superintelligent mutant boy's odyssey
- SiriusScience fiction novel about the relationship between a man and a superintelligent dog
- Death into Life