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A Voyage to Arcturus

David Lindsay
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A Voyage to Arcturus

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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David Lindsay

A Voyage to Arcturus

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Tormance • Fantasy World

Topic
Philosophy
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

David Lindsay's novel, A Voyage to Arcturus, follows a person's journey from Earth to the distant planet Tormance, orbiting the star Arcturus. The traveler encounters various landscapes and beings, each symbolizing different philosophical ideas, as they explore profound questions of existence, reality, and self-discovery. The narrative intertwines fantasy and metaphysical themes, ultimately challenging human perceptions.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,954 ratings

55%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay is celebrated for its imaginative and philosophical depth, offering readers a complex allegorical journey. The novel’s rich, symbolic world prompts profound reflection, though its dense prose and abstract narrative can be challenging. Readers appreciate its originality and existential themes but may find its lack of conventional plot structure off-putting.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Voyage to Arcturus?

A potential reader of A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay is someone who enjoys complex philosophical and metaphysical themes intertwined with science fiction and adventure. They might also appreciate works like The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton or The Neverending Story by Michael Ende for their allegorical depth.

3.8

3,954 ratings

55%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Tormance • Fantasy World

Topic
Philosophy
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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