Listen to a sample
A Voyage to Arcturus
- Author
- David Lindsay
- Narrator
- Steve John Shepherd
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 3 June 2021
- Run Time
- 11 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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 an extraordinary odyssey across a bizarre alien world, a visceral exploration of human thought and behaviour, and a unique metaphysical examination of the cosmos, David Lindsay's masterpiece is a pioneering work of science fiction that has influenced generations of writers, including C.S Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman.
© David Lindsay 1920 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Critics Review
-
The book I think is most underrated: David Lindsey, A Voyage To Arcturus.
Philip Pullman
-
That shattering, intolerable, and irresistible work
C. S. Lewis
-
Lindsay's engrossing book, a mixture of metaphysics and surreal dream-quest, stands as one of the great originals.
Guardian
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- David Lindsay
- Narrator
- Steve John Shepherd
- Duration
- 11 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 June 2021
- ISBN
- 9780141995090
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Classic science fiction, Science fiction: space exploration, Fantasy, Classic fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
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 an extraordinary odyssey across a bizarre alien world, a visceral exploration of human thought and behaviour, and a unique metaphysical examination of the cosmos, David Lindsay's masterpiece is a pioneering work of science fiction that has influenced generations of writers, including C.S Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman.© David Lindsay 1920 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.