3.9
Niezwyciężony
"Powieść "Niezwyciężony" zajmuje szczególne miejsce w dorobku Stanisława Lema. Z kilku powodów. Przede wszystkim jest to batalistyczna space opera - opowieść o starciu ludzi z powstałą samorzutnie na odległej planecie populacją mikroautomatów niszczących wszelkie myślenie. Lem jako pisarz wielokrotnie opisywał kosmos i perypetie międzygalaktycznych podróżników, rzadko jednak czynił to tak jak w tej powieści doprowadzając do otwartego konfliktu zbrojnego. Fabuła Niezwyciężonego to wymarzony i niemal gotowy scenariusz wielkiego batalistycznego filmu. Stanisław Lem nie byłby jednak sobą, gdyby w dynamiczną akcję książki, pełną wybuchów i rozbłysków, nie wplótł ważnych pytań o naturę tego, z czym zmaga się załoga statku kosmicznego. Mechaniczne urządzenia - także te stworzone przez człowieka - nastawione są w Niezwyciężonym na odruchową walkę aż do samozatraty. To do istoty myślącej należy zrozumieć obcość i wyzwolić się z fatalizmu zniszczenia." --
Science Fiction & FantasyFantasy
RELEASED2021
PUBLISHERWydawnictwo Literackie
LENGTH256
LANGUAGEPL
Stanisław Herman Lem (12 September 1921 – 27 March 2006) was a Polish author known for his contributions to science fiction, philosophy, and literary criticism. Born in Lwów, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), Lem initially pursued medical studies, which, though unfinished due to fears of military conscription and discomfort with medical practice, laid the groundwork for his scientifically rigorous and philosophically rich writing. His early experiences during World War II, including surviving with false papers to avoid the Nazi Lwów Ghetto, deeply influenced his worldview. Lem's literary career began in 1946 with publications in various genres, including poetry and science fiction. His writings explore complex themes such as the nature of intelligence, human limitations, the challenges of communicating with alien entities, existential despair, and the implications of technological advancements. Notable works include [*Solaris*][1], which delves into the difficulties of understanding an alien intelligence, [*His Master's Voice*][2], focusing on humanity's struggle to decipher an extraterrestrial message, [*The Invincible*][3], a narrative about a spaceship encountering self-replicating machines, and [*The Cyberiad*][4], offering a satirical view of a mechanical universe. His works have been translated into over 50 languages, with sales exceeding 40 million copies worldwide. Known for elaborate neologisms and intricate wordplay, Lem's writing posed significant translation challenges. Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including *Solaris* (1972, by Andrei Tarkovsky, and 2002, by Steven Soderbergh). Lem's writings are recognised for their philosophical depth, imaginative scope, and incisive critique of humanity's relationship with technology and the cosmos, often blending satire and humour. He was critical of American science fiction, often expressing dissatisfaction with its lack of intellectual depth and commercial focus, advocating for more innovative storytelling. Beyond fiction, Lem authored texts on futurology, literary criticism, and philosophy. His seminal work, [*Summa Technologiae*][5] (1964), discussed future technological and social developments, addressing themes such as virtual reality, cognitive enhancements, molecular nanotechnology, AI, technological singularity, and the moral-ethical implications of advanced technologies. Lem also experimented with metafiction in works like [*A Perfect Vacuum*][6], which consists of reviews of nonexistent books. (Sources: [1][7], [2][8]) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109524W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109520W [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109498W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2683553W [5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109505W [6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2683569W [7]: https://english.lem.pl [8]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanis%C5%82aw_Lem
3.9
Niezwyciężony
by Stanisław Lem, Jerzy Jarzębski
"Powieść "Niezwyciężony" zajmuje szczególne miejsce w dorobku Stanisława Lema. Z kilku powodów. Przede wszystkim jest to batalistyczna space opera - opowieść o starciu ludzi z powstałą samorzutnie na odległej planecie populacją mikroautomatów niszczących wszelkie myślenie. Lem jako pisarz wielokrotnie opisywał kosmos i perypetie międzygalaktycznych podróżników, rzadko jednak czynił to tak jak w tej powieści doprowadzając do otwartego konfliktu zbrojnego. Fabuła Niezwyciężonego to wymarzony i niemal gotowy scenariusz wielkiego batalistycznego filmu. Stanisław Lem nie byłby jednak sobą, gdyby w dynamiczną akcję książki, pełną wybuchów i rozbłysków, nie wplótł ważnych pytań o naturę tego, z czym zmaga się załoga statku kosmicznego. Mechaniczne urządzenia - także te stworzone przez człowieka - nastawione są w Niezwyciężonym na odruchową walkę aż do samozatraty. To do istoty myślącej należy zrozumieć obcość i wyzwolić się z fatalizmu zniszczenia." --
Science Fiction & FantasyFantasy
RELEASED2021
PUBLISHERWydawnictwo Literackie
LENGTH256
LANGUAGEPL
Stanisław Herman Lem (12 September 1921 – 27 March 2006) was a Polish author known for his contributions to science fiction, philosophy, and literary criticism. Born in Lwów, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), Lem initially pursued medical studies, which, though unfinished due to fears of military conscription and discomfort with medical practice, laid the groundwork for his scientifically rigorous and philosophically rich writing. His early experiences during World War II, including surviving with false papers to avoid the Nazi Lwów Ghetto, deeply influenced his worldview. Lem's literary career began in 1946 with publications in various genres, including poetry and science fiction. His writings explore complex themes such as the nature of intelligence, human limitations, the challenges of communicating with alien entities, existential despair, and the implications of technological advancements. Notable works include [*Solaris*][1], which delves into the difficulties of understanding an alien intelligence, [*His Master's Voice*][2], focusing on humanity's struggle to decipher an extraterrestrial message, [*The Invincible*][3], a narrative about a spaceship encountering self-replicating machines, and [*The Cyberiad*][4], offering a satirical view of a mechanical universe. His works have been translated into over 50 languages, with sales exceeding 40 million copies worldwide. Known for elaborate neologisms and intricate wordplay, Lem's writing posed significant translation challenges. Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including *Solaris* (1972, by Andrei Tarkovsky, and 2002, by Steven Soderbergh). Lem's writings are recognised for their philosophical depth, imaginative scope, and incisive critique of humanity's relationship with technology and the cosmos, often blending satire and humour. He was critical of American science fiction, often expressing dissatisfaction with its lack of intellectual depth and commercial focus, advocating for more innovative storytelling. Beyond fiction, Lem authored texts on futurology, literary criticism, and philosophy. His seminal work, [*Summa Technologiae*][5] (1964), discussed future technological and social developments, addressing themes such as virtual reality, cognitive enhancements, molecular nanotechnology, AI, technological singularity, and the moral-ethical implications of advanced technologies. Lem also experimented with metafiction in works like [*A Perfect Vacuum*][6], which consists of reviews of nonexistent books. (Sources: [1][7], [2][8]) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109524W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109520W [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109498W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2683553W [5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL109505W [6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2683569W [7]: https://english.lem.pl [8]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanis%C5%82aw_Lem
