The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories od Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds (eBook)

Visions of Dystopias, Galactic Adventures & Forgotten Realms

Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish (Autoren)

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2023
18430 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779297-0 (EAN)

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The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories of Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds is a sweeping anthology that captures the imagination and broadens the horizons of speculative fiction. This collection spans a variety of literary styles from the haunting and revelatory to the adventurous and introspective. The anthology stands as a testament to the power of speculative fiction to probe the human condition, question societal norms, and explore possibilities beyond the known world. Readers will find themselves venturing into dystopian landscapes, traversing vast space odysseys, and uncovering the mysteries of lost civilizations'Äîeach story a portal into imaginative worlds where the extraordinary becomes tangible. The contributing authors comprise a pantheon of speculative fiction luminaries whose collective works have significantly shaped the genre. From the science fiction forebears like H. G. Wells and Mary Shelley to intricate dystopian weavers such as Jules Verne and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, this anthology is underpinned by authors across eras who have defined and redefined the genre. These authors bring a multitude of cultural and historical perspectives, each echoing the societal questions and technological marvels of their time, while projecting visions of future possibilities. Their shared insights create a polyphony of voices that enrich and expand the reader's understanding of science fiction. This collection is a vital resource for any reader eager to explore the multifaceted world of speculative fiction. Within its pages lies the opportunity to engage with an echelon of visionary authors whose works continue to inspire and challenge us. As a comprehensive anthology, it invites readers to experience the thrilling and contemplative energy of dystopian futures, exhilarating space adventures, and enigmatic lost worlds. The Ultimate SF Collection not only provides a profound literary experience but also fosters an intellectual dialogue among its diverse themes and styles, making it an indispensable addition to any booklover's library.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Schlagworte: adventure fiction • adventure novels • Apocalyptic Narratives • Classic Literature • classic science fiction • classic sci-fi • Diverse author perspectives • dystopian future narratives • Dystopian tales • dystopias • early speculative pioneers • Ender's Game • Exploration journeys • extracted • fantasy worlds • futuristic fiction • Game of Thrones • Harry Potter • historical speculative tales • humanity exploration themes • Jules Verne • lost worlds • Lost worlds collection • lost worlds exploration • mysterious islands • Outlander • Philosophical Science Fiction • Ready Player One • Science Fiction • sci-fi classics • Short Stories • space adventure epics • Space Adventures • speculative fiction anthology • Star Wars • the continuum • The Handmaid's Tale • Time travel stories • Tolkien