A Voyage to Arcturus

A Voyage to Arctus is a fantasy and philosophical novel about an interstellar voyage in the orbit of the imaginary star system Arcturus, which consists of two stars, Branchspell and Alppain. While traveling between the stars, the protagonist passes through different philosophical systems or states of mind. The whole journey is a metaphor for searching for the meaning of life. Some critics considered this book as the best in the 20th century. Moreover, it has inspired Tolkien the creation of legendary trilogy.