Book description
The Dying Earth presents Jack Vance's singular vision of a far-future world where magic and mystery reign supreme. This seminal work, Vance's debut novel from 1950, establishes the foundation for what would become a landmark series in speculative fiction.
The narrative unfolds in a world approaching its final epoch, where the sun burns dim and civilization exists in scattered remnants. Vance populates this twilight realm with characters of remarkable complexity: wizards whose knowledge borders on the divine, women of ethereal beauty entangled in tragic circumstances, and creatures that defy conventional morality. The author's background in multiple disciplines-mining engineering, physics, and journalism-manifests in prose that is both precise and evocative.
Particularly noteworthy are the twk-men, diminutive beings who traverse the skies mounted on dragonflies, engaging in commerce as casually as breathing. Their presence exemplifies Vance's ability to create entirely original concepts within the fantasy genre. The deodands, melancholic beings with insatiable appetites, further demonstrate the author's gift for crafting morally ambiguous entities that challenge reader expectations.
Vance's linguistic precision, honed through his diverse educational background, serves the audiobook format exceptionally well. The text demands careful attention to nuance, with each carefully chosen word contributing to the overall atmosphere of wonder and unease. The morally complex nature of characters-where charm masks evil and virtue carries dangerous implications-creates an listening experience that rewards multiple engagements.
This audiobook stands as essential listening for enthusiasts of classic fantasy literature, offering insights into the evolution of the genre through Vance's innovative storytelling approach.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience