Odd John Sirius

Two of the finest future histories ever written, each concerning a central question: If and when a superior being is introduced into a culture, how will either survive?

John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species. But the world is not ready for such a change ...

Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest by William Olaf Stapledon Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest by William Olaf Stapledon Odd John A Story Between Jest and Earnest Olaf Stapledon Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest is a 1935 science fiction novel by the British author Olaf Stapledon. The novel explores the theme of the Ubermensch (superman) in the character of John Wainwright, whose supernormal human mentality inevitably leads to conflict with normal human society and to the destruction of the utopian colony founded by John and other super humans. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection.

Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest is a 1935 science fiction novel by the British author Olaf Stapledon. The novel explores the theme of the Übermensch (superman) in the character of John Wainwright, whose super normal human mentality inevitably leads to conflict with normal human society and to the destruction of the Utopian colony founded by John and other superhuman.

Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest is a 1935 science fiction novel by the British author Olaf Stapledon.