In the anthology, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition', readers are invited to traverse sprawling landscapes of speculative fiction crafted by a pantheon of literary giants. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the forebears of science fiction whose imaginative prowess laid the foundation for the genre as it stands today. Within its pages, thematic explorations of future societies, utopian visions, and the uncanny intertwine with elements of adventure, satire, and gothic horror. Each narrative, from tales of technological dystopias to ethereal expeditions, showcases a remarkable diversity in style and scope, offering an extraordinary tapestry of the human imagination's potential. The compendium brings together illustrious voices from various epochs, whose writings collectively contribute to the grand discourse of science fiction. Alongside the visionary H. G. Wells, contemporaries such as Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe converge, alongside lesser-known but equally compelling authors like Gertrude Barrows Bennett and Owen Gregory. These authors, spanning Romanticism to early modern speculative thought, infuse their cultural and historical perspectives into the genre, challenging and enriching the thematic undercurrents of progress, fear of the unknown, and the philosophical queries of human existence. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection is an unparalleled resource that encapsulates the richness and variety of science fiction's embryonic stage. 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition' provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the ingenuity and foresightedness of pioneers who dared to question the limits of their world. Immerse yourself in this anthology to tap into a reservoir of creative speculation, and gain insights into how these burgeoning narratives still reverberate in today's cultural imagination. Enjoy the dialogue that emerges amongst these varied narratives, each offering a reflective prism through which to view the complexities of past, present, and future worlds.
The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition : 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Action Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
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The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition : 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Action Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
In the anthology, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition', readers are invited to traverse sprawling landscapes of speculative fiction crafted by a pantheon of literary giants. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the forebears of science fiction whose imaginative prowess laid the foundation for the genre as it stands today. Within its pages, thematic explorations of future societies, utopian visions, and the uncanny intertwine with elements of adventure, satire, and gothic horror. Each narrative, from tales of technological dystopias to ethereal expeditions, showcases a remarkable diversity in style and scope, offering an extraordinary tapestry of the human imagination's potential. The compendium brings together illustrious voices from various epochs, whose writings collectively contribute to the grand discourse of science fiction. Alongside the visionary H. G. Wells, contemporaries such as Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe converge, alongside lesser-known but equally compelling authors like Gertrude Barrows Bennett and Owen Gregory. These authors, spanning Romanticism to early modern speculative thought, infuse their cultural and historical perspectives into the genre, challenging and enriching the thematic undercurrents of progress, fear of the unknown, and the philosophical queries of human existence. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection is an unparalleled resource that encapsulates the richness and variety of science fiction's embryonic stage. 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition' provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the ingenuity and foresightedness of pioneers who dared to question the limits of their world. Immerse yourself in this anthology to tap into a reservoir of creative speculation, and gain insights into how these burgeoning narratives still reverberate in today's cultural imagination. Enjoy the dialogue that emerges amongst these varied narratives, each offering a reflective prism through which to view the complexities of past, present, and future worlds.
Autor*innen:
- 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
Format:
Dauer:
- 13096 seiten
Sprache:
Englisch
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