Brian Aldiss
Chinese Perspective
Chinese Perspective
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A Chinese Perspective is a classic science fiction novella by the master of British science fiction, first published almost a quarter of a century ago. It is set between outer space and an imagined, futuristic China and explores the balance between east and west.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 04 March 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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A major science fiction novella by the master of British science fiction, "A Chinese Perspective" was first published almost a quarter of a century ago. Here, it is presented in its own right for the first time.
Widely regarded as one of the finest contemporary writers of science fiction, "A Chinese Perspective" has garnered critical acclaim from esteemed publications such as The Guardian and The New Yorker.
In this novel, the world is divided into two distinct realms: Earth, a spiritual and traditionalist China, which holds dominant global power, and Space, where people reside on various artificial planetoids. Edward, the protagonist, is an inventor who lives on one such planetoid, where he has been working on a device that can predict the future for its users.
Edward firmly believes that everything in life can be predicted and accounted for if one possesses the correct data. Outside of his work, his sole source of joy is Zenith, the woman he loves, despite knowing nothing about her or even what she looks like. They have only ever communicated through technology, but when Edward is sent to sell his invention on Earth, he decides to invite Zenith along.
Despite a lifetime of believing in the power of data and creating a device to control the future, the revelations he encounters on Earth will shake his worldview in ways he could never have predicted.
Set between outer space and an imagined, futuristic China, "A Chinese Perspective" is a classic that offers modern readers a unique insight into the interplay between east and west, as seen through the lens of golden age science fiction.
\n Weight: 76g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008412593\n \n
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