"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
David Lindsay's A Voyage to Arcturus is no ordinary journey. Prepare to leave the familiar behind as you follow Maskull, an ordinary man, to the alien world of Tormance. This is not a tale of space exploration, but a descent into the depths of consciousness. Encounter bizarre landscapes, enigmatic creatures, and philosophical quandaries that challenge the very fabric of reality. A Voyage to Arcturus is a haunting, thought-provoking masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know."
"A Voyage to Arcturus is a classic science fiction novel by David Lindsay. If you're interested in science fiction but crave something with a little more intellectual heft than your typical space opera, give David Lindsay's A Voyage to Arcturus a try. Widely praised by critics as one of the most philosophically advanced science fiction novels, the book follows two intrepid spiritual seekers through a series of remarkable interstellar adventures."
"First published in 1920, A Voyage to Arcturus is an intriguing, surreal and thought-provoking novel. Ostensibly the tale of an epic journey to an alien planet, the novel serves as a metaphysical allegory.
Following a harrowing séance, the main character, Maskull, embarks on an extraordinary adventure to the planet Tormance. As he journeys northwards, encountering blood-stained landscapes that embody various philosophies and lifestyles, Maskull pursues the divine essence of the world. At the end of his arduous and increasingly mystical quest he finds a dark secret and an unforgettable revelation.
Decades ahead of its time, A Voyage to Arcturus is a philosophical exploration into the very essence of what makes us human. In its own time the book was praised by influential figures such as C.S. Lewis and Tolkien, while its later admirers include Clive Barker and Alan Moore."
"A Voyage to Arcturus is a novel by Scottish writer David Lindsay, first published in 1920. It combines fantasy, philosophy, and science fiction in an exploration of the nature of good and evil and their relationship with existence. It has been described by critic and philosopher Colin Wilson as the "greatest novel of the twentieth century" and was a central influence on C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy."