A Voyage to Arcturus
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
274
Novel • Fiction
Tormance • Fantasy World
2002
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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274
Novel • Fiction
Tormance • Fantasy World
2002
Adult
18+ years
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