Thread: Olaf Stapledon?
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Old 06-05-2009, 12:00 PM   #1
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Olaf Stapledon?

I am a huge fan of Olaf Stapledon's "Last and First Men" and "Star Maker".

How likely am I to like his other stuff? Or, rather, which of his other stuff am I likely to like?

I'd like some wisened Stapledon fans to advise me, as upon superficial inspection it seems to me that Stapledon's other books are bound to be a tad (or more than a tad) bit more hoakey* than his two most widely celebrated works.

Am I wrong? Or will I really be happier if I don't contaminate my deep admiration for this author by reading his less popular books and stories?

- Ahi

Ps.: For example, a talking dog just seems sooo young adult literature to me...
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