BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume
Visions Across the Cosmos: A Journey Through Classic Sci-Fi WorldsBy Jules Verne, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edgar Wallace, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Malcolm Jameson, Otis Adelbert Kline
Length168h 1m
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BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume presents a panoramic exploration of science fiction, traversing themes of space exploration, futuristic technologies, and the human condition. This anthology showcases a formidable range of literary styles, from defining classics to unconventional narratives that challenge perceptions of reality. Each work contributes to a tapestry of speculative thought, offering both escapism and profound philosophical inquiries. Among the myriad tales, several stand out for their innovative approaches and thought-provoking perspectives, ensuring this collection serves as an indispensable landmark in the literary landscape. The anthology unites an extraordinary assembly of authors, including Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, whose pioneering visions laid the groundwork for what science fiction could become. Alongside them, writers like Stanley G. Weinbaum and Malcolm Jameson expand the genre with fresh, imaginative takes on the universe. This fusion of literary minds offers a rich historical and cultural context, enhancing the reader's engagement and understanding of shifts within science fiction across decades. With voices echoing the socio-political concerns of their times, the collection reveals how these authors collectively explored and expanded the bounds of human imagination. For those eager to traverse the realms of possibility, BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with an array of perspectives and styles. The anthology provides not just entertainment but educative insights into the evolution of science fiction as a genre. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in these elaborate worlds, witnessing the dialogue between past, present, and future authors and celebrating the boundless creativity of the human mind. Ideal for both enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding and newcomers ready for a multi-faceted exploration of speculative fiction.
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GenreScience Fiction
Length168 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateNov 18, 2023
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Table of contents
1BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume
2H. G. Wells
3Chapter One. The Eve of the War
4Chapter Two. The Falling Star
5Chapter Three. On Horsell Common
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6Chapter Four. The Cylinder Opens
7Chapter Five. The HeatRay
8Chapter Six. The HeatRay in the Chobham Road
9Chapter Seven. How I Reached Home
10Chapter Eight. Friday Night
11Chapter Nine. The Fighting Begins
12Chapter Ten. In the Storm
13Chapter Eleven. At the Window
14Chapter Twelve. What I Saw of the Destruction
15Chapter Thirteen. How I Fell in with the Curate
16Chapter Fourteen. In London
17Chapter Fifteen. What Had Happened in Surrey
18Chapter Sixteen. The Exodus from London
19Chapter Seventeen. The “Thunder Child”
20Chapter One. Under Foot
21Chapter Two. What We Saw from the Ruined House
22Chapter Three. The Days of Imprisonment
23Chapter Four. The Death of the Curate
24Chapter Five. The Stillness
25Chapter Six. The Work of Fifteen Days
26Chapter Seven. The Man on Putney Hill
27Chapter Eight. Dead London
28Chapter Nine. Wreckage
29Introduction The Dream Book of Dr. Philip Raven
301. A Chronological Note
312. How the Idea and Hope of the Modern World State First Appeared
323. The Accumulating Disproportions of the Old Order
334. Early Attempts to Understand and Deal with These Disproportions; The Criticisms of Karl Marx and Henry George
345. The Way in Which Competition and Monetary Inefficiency Strained the Old Order
356. The Paradox of Over-Production and Its Relation to War
367. The Great War of 1914-1918
378. The Impulse to Abolish War; The Episode of the Ford Peace Ship
389. The Direct Action of the Armament Industries in Maintaining War Stresses
3910. Versailles: Seed Bed of Disasters
4011. The Impulse to Abolish War: Why the League of Nations Failed to Pacify the World
4112. The Breakdown of “Finance” and Social Morale after Versailles
4213. 1933: “Progress” Comes to a Halt
431. The London Conference: the Crowning Failure of the Old Governments; The Spread of Dictatorships and Fascisms
442. The Sloughing of the Old Educational Tradition
453. Disintegration and Crystallization in the Social Magma. The Gangster and Militant Political Organizations
464. Changes in War Practice after the World War
475. The Fading Vision of a World Pax: Japan Reverts to Warfare
486. The Western Grip on Asia Relaxes
497. The Modern State and Germany
508. A Note on Hate and Cruelty
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