Stanislaw Lem Remembered
Tributes have been flooding in from across the world to Stanislaw Lem, the outstanding Polish writer who passed away this Monday.
Britain's 'The Times' described him as a 'genius' who transcended the pigeon-hole of science fiction, becoming 'one of the deep spirits of the age'.
Like many other newspapers, the British daily remarked on Lem's 'highly developed sense of humour.' Lem took a wry view of Steven Soderbergh's 2003 adaption of his novel 'Solaris', suggesting that the film might more aptly be titled 'Love In Outer Space.'
Back in Poland, Cracow's city authorities have offered a place in the 'Path of the Distinguished', a famed stretch of the historic Rakowicki cemetery where many renowned Poles have been laid to rest. No final confirmation about funeral arrangements has been made as of yet, but it is likely that thousands will gather to pay tribute when the appropriate time arises. Stanislaw Lem's novels were translated into over 40 languages. He is survived by a wife and son.