Der Sternenmacher

The way the narrative weaves profound philosophical ideas into an expansive cosmic story is unique. I'm curious what inspired this approach and how much it evolved during writing.

The descriptions of distant worlds and species felt immense and almost overwhelming. Did the vastness enhance the story for others or make it harder to connect with the characters?

The book touches on ideas from various thinkers—I'm wondering which philosophies or scientists inspired Stapledon's cosmic outlook.