Arthur C. Clarke’s many published books were written around the central idea of “spiritual rebirth and the search for man’s place in universe”(Ajax). In his book “In Rendezvous with Rama the discussions of a research team form an allegory for the great question of the meaning of life”. In addition his works blend with “dread and wonder as they examine the search for meaning in the universe”. Arthur c. Clarke was fascinated by the outer space and he “correctly predicted that Titan would become the most important target among the moons of Saturn because of its thick hydrocarbon atmosphere” and at the same time he dismissed any “hope for life on Venus because the cloud-covered planet showed no evidence of oxygen or water”. Arthur C. Clarke’s most works were influenced by Olaf Stapledon, H. G. Wells and Jules Verne. But at the same time he’s been an influence to many astronauts including recently launched “The shuttle Endeavour” STS-123’s crew members.
Works Cited
Ajax Poller. Web. 10 Apr. 2010.
"Arthur C. Clarke." Www.kirjasto.sci.fi. Web. 10 Apr. 2010.
"SPACE.com -- Astronauts See Influence of Arthur C. Clarke, Past Crews Aboard Station." . Web. 10 Apr. 2010.
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