Stanley G. Weinbaum

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Valley of Dreams (eBook, ePUB)

Journey into the Future: Discovering Virtual Realms and Philosophical Reflections in a Classic Science Fiction Adventure

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In "Valley of Dreams," Stanley G. Weinbaum transports readers to a vivid and imaginative landscape, where the boundaries of reality and fantasy blur in a richly woven narrative. This 1935 novella showcases Weinbaum's pioneering approach to science fiction, marked by his lyrical prose and inventive world-building. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic Earth, the story follows the protagonist's journey through a realm where dreams manifest into reality, exploring themes of desire, identity, and the nature of existence. Weinbaum's style is a compelling blend of poetic language and speculative philosophy, cementing his status as a key figure in early 20th-century science fiction literature. Stanley G. Weinbaum, an American writer who emerged during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, channeled his diverse life experiences and passions into his storytelling. A former engineer and passionate scientist, Weinbaum was oriented toward intellectual exploration, which is reflected in the intricate ideas underpinning "Valley of Dreams." His ability to synthesize scientific concepts with imaginative narratives paved the way for subsequent speculative fiction authors, influencing the genre's evolution. I highly recommend "Valley of Dreams" to fans of speculative fiction and those interested in the intricate interplay of dreams and reality. Weinbaum's work not only entertains but also invites readers to ponder profound philosophical questions, making it a timeless classic that deserves exploration.

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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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338094575
• Artikelnr.: 64076113