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Summary

«The Star Diaries» is a collection of science fiction stories where the main character, Ijon Tichy, travels to various planets and encounters unusual civilizations and situations. Each journey is a separate story, filled with satire, philosophical reflections, and humor. Tichy meets strange life forms, engages in absurd adventures, and often finds himself in situations that make him rethink conventional notions of the world and humanity. The book explores themes of progress, ethics, the nature of intelligence, and the essence of humanity through the lens of science fiction.