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ⓘ About Olaf Stapledon
About Olaf Stapledon The British philosopher and science-fiction author Olaf Stapledon was highly regarded during his illustrious literary career. Becoming an inductee of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2014, his legacy has proven to be hugely important over the years. Publishing both fiction and non-fiction as well as works of poetry, he was a big influence on his many peers and contemporaries. Finding new readers and fans every day, his legacy continues to grow, finding larger audiences globally all the time. Pioneering many major ideas in his writing, Stapledon has influenced a great deal, from philosophy to rich scientific concepts. Implementing a vast number of ideas, his work was truly inspirational, with film adaptations finding their way to the screen even.
All Book Series by Olaf Stapledon
Sirius: A Fantasy of Love and Discord
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 1944
Olaf Stapledon, Best Stories
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017
Talking Across the World
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1987 Co-authored · Agnes Miller
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Olaf Stapledon?
About Olaf Stapledon The British philosopher and science-fiction author Olaf Stapledon was highly regarded during his illustrious literary career. Becoming an inductee of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2014, his legacy has proven to be hugely important over the years. Publishing both fiction and non-fiction as well as works of poetry, he was a big influence on his many peers and contemporaries.
Which Olaf Stapledon series should I start with?
Olaf Stapledon's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Last and First Men (1930).
How many books has Olaf Stapledon written?
Olaf Stapledon has 24 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1916 and 2017. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Collections and Short Stories/Novellas.
In what order should Olaf Stapledon's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 24 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Olaf Stapledon's books organised into series?
This guide splits Olaf Stapledon's 24 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (13 books); Collections (6 books); Short Stories/Novellas (3 books); Non-Fiction (2 books).