"a riveting adventure story." "The author stays close to the historical facts, but he enlivens his account with characters drawn from famous works of Vietnamese literature... readers will gain insights into one of the most formative periods of modern Vietnamese history. Highly recommended for anyone seeking greater understanding of modern Vietnam in the form of a riveting adventure story."Peter C. Perdue, Professor of Chinese History, Yale UniversityDavid Lindsay's The Tay ...

A Voyage to Arcturus, David Lindsay's groundbreaking 1920 novel, is a richly imaginative exploration of metaphysical themes, weaving a complex narrative that eschews traditional storytelling for a more philosophical approach. Set in the fantastical world of Tormance, the narrative follows the intrepid protagonist, Maskull, on his transformative journey to the distant star Arcturus. Through a series of allegorical encounters, Lindsay artfully examines the nature of existence, individuality,...

Best known for its influence on literary greats such as C. S. Lewis and later J. R. R. Tolkein, A Voyage to Arcturus explores the nature of good and evil by combining fantasy, philosophy, and science fiction. Maskull, a simple man, decides to embark on a journey through the galaxy accompanied by his friend Krag and his acquaintance, Nightspore. Flying through space in a crystal ship, they explore vast lands and meet an interesting cast of characters. As death follows the trio, Maskull is f...

Una sera, durante una seduta spiritica nei dintorni di Londra, Maskull riceve un invito impossibile: intraprendere un viaggio verso Tormance, un pianeta che orbita attorno alla stella Arcturus. Da quel momento ha inizio una delle avventure più straordinarie e visionarie della letteratura del Novecento.Attraversando paesaggi alieni di inquietante bellezza, incontrando creature enigmatiche e sistemi morali in continua trasformazione, Maskull affronta una ricerca che è insieme cosmica...

On a march evening, at eight o'clock, Backhouse, the medium—a fast-rising star in the psychic world—was ushered into the study at Prolands, the Hampstead residence of Montague Faull. The room was illuminated only by the light of a blazing fire. The host, eying him with indolent curiosity, got up, and the usual conventional greetings were exchanged. Having indicated an easy chair before the fire to his guest, the South American merchant sank back again into his own. The electric light was s...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Haunted Woman" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Isabel Loment, engaged to the ordinary and unexceptional Marshall Stokes, leads a peripatetic existence as the ward of her aunt, Ann Moor. Their travels take them to the downlands of Sussex, to Runhill Court, an ancient home owned by Henry Judge. There Isabel discovers a strange staircase few can see, which leads upwards to three doors. She chooses one, which op...

The first modest publication of A Voyage to Arcturus sold fewer than six hundred copies. Since then, the book has been reissued by more than a dozen trade houses and translated into at least six languages. It has significantly influenced such writers as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and is thought by many to be the major underground novel of the twentieth century.An interstellar voyage takes three Englishmen to Tormance, a planet orbiting the double star Arcturus, one h...

Ti accingi a leggere qualcosa che non è fantascienza e neppure fantasy o avventura. No, questo è un varco. Il viaggio di Arcturus non racconta lo spazio, piuttosto scoperchia la mente.Dopo una seduta spiritica che suona come un presagio, Maskull accetta di partire per un pianeta remoto. Il suo cammino — spesso intriso di sangue — attraversa regioni che incarnano idee, desideri e discipline contrarie, mentre una domanda persiste e si fa tar...

On a March evening, at eight o’clock, Backhouse, the medium—a fast-rising star in the psychic world—was ushered into the study at Prolands, the Hampstead residence of Montague Faull. The room was illuminated only by the light of a blazing fire. The host, eying him with indolent curiosity, got up, and the usual conventional greetings were exchanged. Having indicated an easy chair before the fire to his guest, the South American merchant sank back again into his own. The electric light was s...

Brought to you by Penguin.After journeying across the stars, a man from Earth finds himself lost among the scarlet deserts, black cliffs and semi-sentient oceans of Tormance, a world lit by the star Arcturus. Pulled northward by the sound of drums, and undergoing strange physical transformations, the Earthman's adventures with the planet's inhabitants begin to shine with arcane significance - ending finally in startling and unforgettable revelations.At once...

"Combines the dash and intuition of a daring novelist with a scrupulous regard for [sources] . . . to produce an unusual and moving work of history." —Richard F. Snow, Editor and Chief, American HeritageDavid Lindsay, researching old records to learn details of the life of his ancestor, Richard More, soon found himself in the position of the Sorcerer's Apprentice—wherever he looked for one item, ten more appeared. What he found illuminated not only More's o...

David Lindsay's "A Voyage to Arcturus" is a compelling exploration of metaphysical themes interwoven with a fantastical narrative. The book, first published in 1920, unfolds as an allegorical journey through the imaginary planet of Tormance, challenging the boundaries of reality and perception. Lindsay's prose is rich and lyrical, characterized by vivid imagery and intricate world-building that mirrors the early 20th-century literary context of modernism, where existential inquiries and sp...