Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures Lost Worlds Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales - The War of the Worlds Anthem Space Viking The Conquest of America…
H. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Jules Verne, Edwin A. Abbott, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, Henry Haggard, William Hope Hodgson, Edward Bellamy, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Francis Bacon, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Margaret Cavendish, Jonathan Swift, William Morris, Samuel Butler, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, James Fenimore Cooper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ayn Rand, Owen Gregory, Hugh Benson, Fred M. White, Ignatius Donnelly, Ernest Bramah, Milo Hastings, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Robert Cromie, E. M. Forster, Anthony Trollope, Richard Stockham, Irving E. Cox, Cleveland Moffett, Richard Jefferies, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Abraham Merritt, Edgar Wallace, H. Beam Piper, Garrett P. Serviss, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Philip K. Dick, E. E. Smith, Murray Leinster, Fritz Leiber, Andre Norton, Lester del Rey, August Derleth, Frederik Pohl, Kurt Vonnegut, William Dean Howells, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, George Griffiths, Edwin Lester Arnold, John Jacob Astor, Gustavus W. Pope
Translator Frederick A. Malleson, Eleanor E. King, Lewis Page Mercier, Ellen E. Frewer, Agnes D. Kingston
Publisher: Musaicum Books
Summary
The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales' offers an expansive and dazzling panorama of science fiction literature, traversing an array of distinct literary styles and epochs. From the abyssal depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, these stories explore the profundities of human experience and the vast expanse of the imaginable. The collection showcases a remarkable diversity in storytelling, ranging from the pioneering scientific romances of the 19th century to the sophisticated narratives of mid-20th-century speculative fiction. It serves not only as an anthology but also as a historical arc of the genre's evolution, capturing its continual quest to push the boundaries of reality and human potential. The impressive list of contributing authors reads like a who's who of literary titans, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the collection. These authors collectively span several important phases in literary history, evolving from the initial speculative and fantastical tales to far more complex societal and philosophical commentaries. Their works reflect significant cultural and scientific milestones of their time, weaving a rich tapestry of themes influenced by burgeoning technological advances, heightened adventures, and growing social awareness. This collection is a testament to how the disparate threads of science fiction can converge in a chorus of caution, hope, and curiosity. This anthology is a treasure trove for any reader—be it a curious novice or a seasoned scholar of speculative fiction. Readers are offered the unique opportunity to explore an array of powerful voices and philosophical viewpoints within a single, comprehensive volume. The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set' not only enriches one's literary palate but also serves as an educational journey through different eras of human thought and sociopolitical landscapes. Each page promises to challenge perceptions and foster a deeper understanding of both humanity and the cosmos, inviting readers to embark on an endlessly thought-provoking adventure.
Available since: 12/21/2018.
Print length: 23249 pages.
