The Cyberiad

Name: The Cyberiad
Rating: 4.166666507720947 (36 reviews)

Stanislaw Lem

Apr 2013 · Sold by HarperCollins

36 reviews

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312

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About this ebook

A brilliantly crafted collection of stories from celebrated science fiction writer Stanislaw Lem

Trurl and Klaupacius are constructor robots who try to out-invent each other. Over the course of their adventures in The Cyberiad, they travel to the far corners of the cosmos to take on freelance problem-solving jobs, with dire consequences for their unsuspecting employers. Playfully written, and ranging from the prophetic to the surreal, these stories demonstrate Stanislaw Lem's vast talent and remarkable ability to blend meaning and magic into a wholly entertaining and captivating work.

A brilliantly crafted collection of stories from celebrated science fiction writer Stanislaw Lem Trurl and Klaupacius are constructor robots who try to out-invent each other. Over the course of their adventures in The Cyberiad, they travel to the far corners of the cosmos to take on freelance p...

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36 reviews

ROY LONG

September 2, 2024

I was thoroughly captivated by the stories of Trurl and Klapaucius, two master constructors whose genius knows no bounds. Each tale is a brilliant blend of imagination, wit, and philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the very essence of humanity through the lens of futuristic cybernetics. The rivalry and friendship between these two extraordinary inventors drive the narrative, making every story a fascinating journey into the wonders and dilemmas of their creations. From

A Google user

November 10, 2013

This is a must-read from a sci-fi mastermind. The book sits somewhere in between sci-fi and fantasy, and blends these themes uniquely - I'm not a fan of fantasy generally, but the Cyberiad stands out. I keep coming back to this book every few years, one of my very favorites. Btw - as you read this, appreciate the translation genius of Michael Kandel (book was originally written in Polish!!)

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Sam Buttelwerth

August 5, 2017

Awesome book! Loved to so much! Glad my dad bought it for me!

About the author

Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006) was the most widely translated and best known science fiction author writing outside of the English language. Winner of the Kafka Prize, he was a contributor to many magazines, including the New Yorker, and the author of numerous works, including Solaris.

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