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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

A Voyage to Arcturus

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David Lindsay's A Voyage to Arcturus is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of life on other planets.

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About A Voyage to Arcturus

"A Voyage to Arcturus" by David Lindsay is a novel published in 1920. The book follows Maskull's journey through Tormance, a strange planet orbiting Arcturus, where each landscape represents different philosophical systems and states of consciousness. As Maskull's body transforms with alien organs and he encounters mysterious beings, he searches for the meaning of reality itself. This visionary work blends science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy to explore the nature of good, evil, and existence—a bold metaphysical adventure that influenced C.S. Lewis and captivated J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

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  • Science fiction
  • Psychological fiction
  • Quests, Expeditions
  • Life on other planets

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Who wrote A Voyage to Arcturus?

A Voyage to Arcturus was written by David Lindsay.

What genre is A Voyage to Arcturus?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is A Voyage to Arcturus free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of A Voyage to Arcturus?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 11 h 15 min.

What books are similar to A Voyage to Arcturus?

Readers who like it often enjoy The war of the worlds, The gods of Mars and Space Viking.

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