The Seventh Voyage by Stanisław Lem — Review
"The Seventh Voyage" is a funny and clever story about a space traveler named Ijon Tichy. He gets stuck in a weird time loop during a space mission. Strange things start happening, like meeting multiple versions of himself from different moments in time. The story shows him trying to fix his broken ship while dealing with these confusing doubles, leading to chaotic and hilarious situations. It’s not really about aliens or lasers; it’s a puzzle about time, identity, and how messy reality can become.
The charm of the story is in how Lem uses this silly situation to make you think. Even though the events are absurd, they make you wonder about bigger ideas. If you met yourself, would you agree? Who is really in charge? The story feels like a playful brain game.Here is the link to the text of the story:
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