David Lindsay

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Den skotske författaren David Lindsays (1876-1945) roman "En resa till Arcturus" (1920) räknas idag som ett mästerverk och en av de stora klassikerna inom science fiction och fantasy. Kritikern och författaren Colin Wilson utnämnde "En resa till Arcturus" till ”1900-talets främsta roman”. Berättelsen och dess filosofiska innehåll utgjorde ett centralt inflytande på C.S. Lewis rymdtrilogi; J.R.R. Tolkien har hyllat boken och Clive Barker har kallat den för ”ett extraordinärt verk [...] fullkomligt magnifikt”. Maskull, en man som längtar efter äventyr, accepterar efter en otäck seans en inbjudan från den gåtfulle Krag, en bekant till Maskulls vän Nightspore, att färdas till Tormance; en imaginär planet som kretsar kring stjärnan Arcturus. De tre ger sig av i ett kristallskepp från ett övergivet observatorium i Skottland, men när Maskull vaknar efter den långa resan upptäcker han till sin förfäran att han är ensam. Härmed inleder han sin farofyllda upptäcktsresa – som kommer att innehålla många fantastiska och skrämmande möten – i en desperat jakt för att finna meningen med livet, och dess förhållande till det onda och det goda. Här presenteras den för första gången på svenska, i översättning av Erik Carlquist och med ett initierat förord av Per Klingberg.

""A Voyage to Arcturus"" is a thought-provoking and surreal science fiction novel written by David Lindsay. First published in YEAR], the book takes readers on a metaphysical journey to the planet Arcturus, where profound philosophical and existential questions are explored. The story follows the protagonist, Maskull, as he travels to Arcturus in search of ultimate knowledge and enlightenment. On this enigmatic planet, Maskull encounters a series of strange and surreal beings who represent different aspects of human nature and philosophical concepts. Through his encounters and experiences, Maskull confronts his own beliefs, desires, and fears, leading to a deep exploration of identity, morality, and the nature of reality. ""A Voyage to Arcturus"" is a complex and visionary work that delves into themes of transcendence, spirituality, and the inherent contradictions of human existence. Lindsay's vivid and imaginative prose creates a captivating and otherworldly atmosphere, challenging readers to question their own perceptions and assumptions about life and the universe.

A VOYAGE TO ARCTURUS, the gender-bending, genre-smashing epic by David Lindsay, is a neglected landmark in the history of science fiction and fantasy. Cited as a major influence by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, its impact continues to resonate across medium and culture. Now its fully-restored text is republished for the first time in half a century, featuring a full suite of illustrations and visual elaborations by Jim Woodring and an introduction by Alan Moore. In Lindsay's vision, a young soldier travels the multiverse in search of meaning. In the star system of Arcturus, he will encounter astonishing new worlds containing strange and inexplicable transformations. He will fight Gods and become them. His story is a revelation, a riddle and a ride. This gloriously strange and singular work joins Beehive Books' ILLUMINATED EDITIONS line, in which literary classics are reinvented by the greatest graphic artists in the world. Experience this unjustly forgotten work of visionary sci-fi as brought to life by Jim Woodring's psychedelic illustrations. A beautiful introduction by Alan Moore unpacks and examines the many meanings and cultural currents that went into this ur-text, changing the course of a century's worth of fiction.The alchemy of Woodring's inimitable, iconic style, and Lindsay's rich, experimental narrative, with Moore as our learned tour guide through these strange and startling visions, will amaze fans of science fiction and fantasy, lovers of odd things, and collectors of striking books alike. This is a one-of-a-kind volume that promises to grow richer with each reading.

All that prevents Isbel Loment's marriage to insurance underwriter Marshall Stokes is finding a settled home for her aunt, with whom she has been living these past nine years, drifting between a series of hotels.Marshall suggests Runhill Court, whose owner, Henry Judge, may be interested in selling after the death of his young wife. But the house comes with a mystery attached: a staircase is said to appear to certain people at certain times, but they can never remember what happens when they ascend.On her first visit to the house Isbel sees the stairs. Ascending them, she finds three plain doors. Through the first she sees herself in a mirror, with all the potentialities of her deepest nature written plainly upon her face - all that her coming marriage to the shallow Marshall will leave unfulfilled.Descending the stairs, she forgets it all, but is left with a troubling need to understand what happened to her, and to fulfil her truer, "tragic" nature.Lindsay's second novel questions the possibility of the deepest fulfilment in a world whose very nature seems to work against it - and which may lead those seeking it to test their relationships, values, and even their very notions of themselves.This edition of David Lindsay's The Haunted Woman is extensively annotated, placing the novel in its historical, cultural, and biographical context, and firmly within the larger body of Lindsay's work as a writer.

The Haunted Woman (1922) is a fantasy novel by David Lindsay. Following the commercial failure of his critically acclaimed novel A Voyage to Arcturus (1920), Lindsay hoped to achieve financial stability with a more conventional tale of suspense and the occult. Although he once more failed to reach a popular audience, Lindsay produced a powerful story of alternate worlds, the burden of convention, and the nature of human desire. “Never self-conscious, never embarrassed, always quiet and rather ennuyé, she fascinated by the very strength of her silence, which, it was abundantly clear, had nothing in common with stupidity. She had already declined three offers of marriage, before Marshall had appeared on her horizon.” Isbel Loment has always cherished her independence, never consenting to tie her fate to that of a man, especially not for love. Now engaged to successful underwriter Marshall Stokes, she finds herself nearing the end of the rootless lifestyle she has led since the age of sixteen, when the death of her father left her a ward of an eccentric aunt. While on vacation at an ancient estate in the hills of Sussex, Isbel discovers a mysterious staircase leading to three identical doors. Choosing one, she is transported to a mirror world where, though the details are lost upon leaving, she seems to be encountering her host Henry Judge. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of David Lindsay’s The Haunted Woman is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

The Haunted Woman (1922) is a fantasy novel by David Lindsay. Following the commercial failure of his critically acclaimed novel A Voyage to Arcturus (1920), Lindsay hoped to achieve financial stability with a more conventional tale of suspense and the occult. Although he once more failed to reach a popular audience, Lindsay produced a powerful story of alternate worlds, the burden of convention, and the nature of human desire. “Never self-conscious, never embarrassed, always quiet and rather ennuyé, she fascinated by the very strength of her silence, which, it was abundantly clear, had nothing in common with stupidity. She had already declined three offers of marriage, before Marshall had appeared on her horizon.” Isbel Loment has always cherished her independence, never consenting to tie her fate to that of a man, especially not for love. Now engaged to successful underwriter Marshall Stokes, she finds herself nearing the end of the rootless lifestyle she has led since the age of sixteen, when the death of her father left her a ward of an eccentric aunt. While on vacation at an ancient estate in the hills of Sussex, Isbel discovers a mysterious staircase leading to three identical doors. Choosing one, she is transported to a mirror world where, though the details are lost upon leaving, she seems to be encountering her host Henry Judge. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of David Lindsay’s The Haunted Woman is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.