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

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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2022
18430 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738935-4 (EAN)

Infos

The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories of Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds stands as a monumental anthology that spans the breadth and depth of science fiction literature. Compiled with works that range from the foundational to the fantastical, this collection showcases the rich tapestry of themes and literary styles that have evolved within the genre over centuries. The reader will encounter the terrifying allure of dystopian futures, the boundless imagination of interstellar voyages, and the haunting beauty of worlds forgotten by time. Standout pieces breathe life into the pages, offering a journey not just through space and time, but through the varied terrains of human emotion and intellectual inquiry, harbored within each story. The contributing authors, including visionaries like H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe, come from diverse backgrounds, each adding their unique voice to the collective narrative of speculative fiction. Their works, which have contributed to and been influenced by various historical, cultural, and literary movements, collectively paint a complex picture of humanity's hopes, fears, and innate curiosities. This anthology not only pays homage to the pioneers of the genre but also underlines the universal and enduring appeal of science fiction as a means of exploring the unknown. For aficionados of science fiction and newcomers alike, The Ultimate SF Collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the genre's vast landscapes. Readers are invited to traverse the myriad dimensions of speculative fiction, encountering along the way a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes. This anthology serves not only as a comprehensive historical compendium but also as a vibrant testament to the genre's ability to challenge, entertain, and inspire. It promises to be an essential addition to any literary collection, inviting readers to embark on a journey that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Schlagworte: apocalyptic survival stories • classic alien encounters • dystopian future tales • Ender's Game • extracted • Game of Thrones • Harry Potter • Historical Science Fiction • interstellar war sagas • lost civilizations fiction • Outlander • Ready Player One • space exploration classics • Star Wars • the continuum • The Handmaid's Tale • time travel narratives • Tolkien • Victorian era speculative fiction • vintage sci-fi adventures