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The Playful Lem: A Short Story Sampler
Stanislaw Lem
Speculative fiction blends witty satire with futuristic realms where robots rule and humans linger on the margins. Parables featuring knightly quests for a mechanical princess, a wondrous computer, and a covert astronaut deliver sharp critiques of human vanity, jealousy, and cruelty.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 1, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9781603297578 |
| Publishers | Modern Language Association of America |
| Pages | 212 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 312 g |
| Translator | Kandel, Michael |
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