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Odd john
Book • 1935
In 'Odd John', Olaf Stapledon delves into the life of John Wainwright, a superhuman with extraordinary intelligence and abilities.
The novel follows John's journey as he seeks others like himself to form a utopian colony, leading to a tragic confrontation with the world.
Stapledon's work critiques modern society and explores themes of morality and the limits of human understanding.
The novel follows John's journey as he seeks others like himself to form a utopian colony, leading to a tragic confrontation with the world.
Stapledon's work critiques modern society and explores themes of morality and the limits of human understanding.
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