A Voyage to Arcturus

About “A Voyage to Arcturus”

A Voyage to Arcturus is a science fiction novel by David Lindsay, first published in 1920. The story follows Maskull, a man from Earth who awakens alone in a desert on the planet Tormance, under the suns of the binary star Arcturus. As he travels north, guided by a drumbeat, he explores a strange and imaginative world. The planet is home to unique inhabitants and customs, including a society where gender is a hard-earned achievement and where heroes are reborn. Maskull's journey is both physical and spiritual, leading him through a mystical and challenging quest. The novel explores deep philosophical and metaphysical themes. It is considered a classic of speculative fiction and remains influential. A commemorative edition includes an introduction by John Clute and an essay by Loren Eiseley.