The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time" is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the vast expanses of speculative fiction, enveloping readers in a cosmos where the boundaries of imagination are ceaselessly expanded. This collection proudly showcases a spectrum of literary styles, from the pioneering scientific visions of H.G. Wells and the enigmatic mysteries of Arthur Conan Doyle to the profound social commentaries of Mary Shelley and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Each work selected resonates with timeless themes of exploration, innovation, and the human condition, making evident the diverse yet cohesive tapestry of ideas that define the sci-fi genre. Standout pieces include narratives that laid the groundwork for the genre and others that pushed its boundaries in new and unexpected directions, offering insights into the evolving nature of speculative storytelling. The contributing authors, hailing from various corners of the globe and spanning several centuries, bring a rich array of backgrounds, perspectives, and insights that collectively highlight the significant role of science fiction in challenging readers' perceptions of reality and possibility. From the foreboding inventions of Jules Verne to the philosophical inquiries of Percy Greg, and the eerie atmospheres evoked by H.P. Lovecraft, the anthology captures a pivotal era in literature where writers began to venture beyond the known, propelling science fiction into the literary mainstream. This collection gleams with the brilliance of its contributors, who, each in their unique voice, contribute to the tapestry of a genre that reflects humanity's deepest fears and highest aspirations. "The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time" is an essential volume for both aficionados and newcomers to the genre. It invites readers to embark on a journey through time and space, exploring the multifaceted realms of science fiction across different eras and literary movements. This anthology not only serves as an educational resource but also as a gateway to the vast worlds of imagination that science fiction offers. By juxtaposing classic tales with lesser-known gems, it fosters a dialogue between the myriad visions of the future and the timeless questions that these stories provoke. For anyone eager to delve deeper into the heart of speculative fiction, this collection offers an unrivaled exploration of its limitless possibilities.
The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time
Authors:
- Jules Verne
- Mark Twain
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- 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
- James Fenimore Coope
Format:
Duration:
- 13095 pages
Language:
English
Categories:
From the Earth to the Moon
Jules Verne
audiobookbookThe Mysterious Island
Jules Verne
audiobookbookTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne
audiobookbookLes conquistadors de l’Amérique centrale : Histoire des grands voyageurs
Jules Verne
bookDas Karpatenschloss
Jules Verne
bookDie Abenteuer des Kapitän Hatteras : Band 1 und 2
Jules Verne
bookDie fünfhundert Millionen der Begum : Illustrierte und unzensierte Komplettübersetzung
Jules Verne
bookZwei Jahre Ferien : Ausgabe in zwei Bänden
Jules Verne
bookReise um den Mond : Illustrierte und unzensierte Komplettübersetzung
Jules Verne
bookDer Archipel in Flammen
Jules Verne
bookVon der Erde zum Mond : Illustrierte und unzensierte Komplettübersetzung
Jules Verne
bookReise zum Mittelpunkt der Erde
Jules Verne
audiobookbook
- 1781 books
Jules Verne
Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne’s love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, left school at age 12. His career encompassed such varied occupations as printer, Mississippi riverboat pilot, journalist, travel writer, and publisher, which furnished him with a wide knowledge of humanity and the perfect grasp of local customs and speech manifested in his writing. It wasn't until The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), that he was recognized by the literary establishment as one of the greatest writers America would ever produce. Toward the end of his life, plagued by personal tragedy and financial failure, Twain grew more and more cynical and pessimistic. Though his fame continued to widen--Yale and Oxford awarded him honorary degrees--he spent his last years in gloom and desperation, but he lives on in American letters as "the Lincoln of our literature."
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born on 13 November 1850, changing his second name to ‘Louis’ at the age of eighteen. He has always been loved and admired by countless readers and critics for ‘the excitement, the fierce joy, the delight in strangeness, the pleasure in deep and dark adventures’ found in his classic stories and, without doubt, he created some of the most horribly unforgettable characters in literature and, above all, Mr. Edward Hyde.
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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart,” his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.
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Jack London
Jack London (1876–1916) was a prolific American novelist and short story writer. His most notable works include White Fang, The Call of the Wild, and The Sea-Wolf. He was born in San Francisco, California.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He is the creator of the Sherlock Holmes character, writing his debut appearance in A Study in Scarlet. Doyle wrote notable books in the fantasy and science fiction genres, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.
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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was born of English descent in Dublin, Ireland in 1667. He went to school at Trinity College in Ireland, before moving to England at the age of 22. After a short stint in the Anglican Church, he began his career as a writer, satirizing religious, political, and educational institutions. He wrote in defense of the Irish people, especially in his A Modest Proposal, which made him a champion of his people. His most famous work is Gulliver’s Travels which was published anonymously in 1726.
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H. G. Wells
English author H. G. Wells is best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics, and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. He was born on September 21, 1866, and died on August 13, 1946.
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H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft was an American author of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction.
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Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was born to well-known parents: author and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and philosopher William Godwin. When Mary was sixteen, she met the young poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a devotee of her father’s teachings. In 1816, the two of them travelled to Geneva to stay with Lord Byron. One evening, while they shared ghost stories, Lord Byron proposed that they each write a ghost story of their own. Frankenstein was Mary’s contribution. Other works of hers include Mathilda, The Last Man, and The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck.
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Lewis Grassic Gibbon
Lewis Grassic Gibbon (1901-1935) was the pen name of James Leslie Mitchell, one of the outstanding figures in Scottish literature. Acclaimed the world over for stories of great power and originality, his trilogy of novels A Scots Quair is his most renowned literary work. Gibbon was amazingly prolific and literally worked himself to death, producing seventeen books in seven years.
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