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Last And First Men

Olaf Stapledon

One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years.

Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many other subjects.

  • Classification : SFF (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
  • Pub Date : JAN 1, 2007
  • Imprint : Gollancz
  • Page Extent : 336
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781857988062
  • Price : INR 699
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Olaf Stapledon

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 Men in London Star Maker and Odd John.

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