Ars Libri

Tau Zero by Poul Anderson


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Classical Myths in the skies. Christian Myth in the stars. Tech as a bridge to Mystery. Expansive spirit of Europeans.

A ship bearing 50 men and women travels at high speed to a distant planet. The mission is to extend human life beyond earth. But the ship encounters a problem and becomes unable to stop accelerating. The ship’s crew suffer psychological dilemmas of separation from home, people, civilization, but even time. Some of the crew experience loss of purpose and meaning, while others find the drive to live and overcome against all odds.

I recommend this book for adults only, due to certain themes discussed in the show.



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