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Tales Of Pirx The Pilot

Name: Tales Of Pirx The Pilot
Rating: 4.1 (6518 reviews)
Author: Stanisław Lem

Stanisław Lem January 1, 1961

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In Pilot Pirx, Lem has created an irresistibly likable character: an astronaut who gives the impression of still navigating by the seat of his pants-a bumbler but an inspired one. By investing Pirx with a range of human foibles, Lem offers a wonderful vision of the audacity, childlike curiosity, and intuition that can give humans the courage to confront outer space. Translated by Louis Iribarne.

A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book.

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