In 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G. Wells Edition', readers are invited to explore an impressive tapestry of science fiction narratives that stretch across time and imagination. This anthology encompasses a wide array of themes from the existential musings of cosmic wonders to the intricate investigations of human society vis-a-vis advanced technologies and speculative futures. The literary styles vary widely, offering both the lyrical and the philosophical, the satirical and the profoundly visionary. Standout pieces within this collection challenge the boundaries of conventional thought and invite readers into brave new worlds, subtly weaving a dialogue between the time-honored tales of past masters and the enduring allure of science fiction. This collection is an homage to the diverse voices that have shaped the genre, featuring pivotal contributions from literary giants whose works echo the visionary scope of H. G. Wells himself. Authors such as Jules Verne and Mary Shelley frame the context with their groundbreaking explorations into the unknown, while others like Edgar Allan Poe bring darker, psychological dimensions to life. These writers, architects of great speculative worlds, align with various literary movements that have challenged and expanded our understanding of the universe and humankind's place within it. Within a single volume, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G. Wells Edition' offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to traverse a multitude of perspectives and styles. This anthology fosters an engaging dialogue between distinct literary voices, encouraging readers to delve into its pages not only for entertainment but for its educational merit and the insights it offers into the evolution of speculative thought. Whether a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, this collection promises to enrich the reader's appreciation of science fiction's rich and diverse legacy.
The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition : 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Action Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
Authors:
- 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
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- 13096 pages
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Jules Verne
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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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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
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most famous for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and long-suffering sidekick Dr Watson. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, 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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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Celebrated feminist writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935) was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She is perhaps best remembered as the author of the short story ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, which details a woman’s descent into madness after she is cooped up in a misguided attempt to restore her to health. The story was a clear indicator of Gilman’s views on the restraints of women and related to her own treatment for postpartum depression.
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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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