Solaris, written by Stanislaw Lem, is a philosophical science fiction novel that takes place on a distant planet covered by a mysterious ocean. The story follows psychologist Kris Kelvin as he arrives on the space station orbiting Solaris to study the planet's strange phenomena. Kelvin soon discovers that the ocean is a sentient entity capable of manifesting the deepest fears and desires of the station's crew. Solaris delves into themes of consciousness, identity, and the limitations of human understanding in the face of the unknown.
