Olaf Stapledon

Olaf Stapledon was an English writer of the first half of the 20th century. His most notable works are the science fiction novels Star Maker and Last and First Men, published in 1937 and 1930.

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• Lifetime: 10 May 1886 • 6 September 1950
• Main genre: Science Fiction
• Circles: A member of several clubs and societies
• Mid-2026 popularity rank:  124 • Trending ▼

"Men endured so much for war, but for peace they dared nothing."

"Philosophy is an amazing tissue of really fine thinking and incredible, puerile mistakes. It's like one of those rubber 'bones' they give dogs to chew, damned good for the mind's teeth, but as food - no bloody good at all."