Sirius (S.F. Masterworks)

Sirius (S.F. Masterworks)

by OlafStapledon (Author)

Synopsis

Sirius is Thomas Trelone's great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being. Raised and educated in Trelone's 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 isn't human and the conflicts and inner turmoil that torture him cannot be resolved.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 14 Apr 2011

ISBN 10: 0575099429
ISBN 13: 9780575099425
Book Overview: 'The most human of all Stapledon's novels' Brian Aldiss

Media Reviews
Sirius is a somewhat poignant journey, incalculably emotive and immeasurably introspective, a true masterpiece of literary (science) fiction. * SFBOOK.COM *
Author Bio
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. His novels include FIRST AND LAST MEN, LAST MAN IN LONDON, STAR MAKER and ODD JOHN.