Breaking the Space-Time Continuum: 6 Time-Travel Classics
Looking Backward, When The Sleeper Wakes, Darkness and Dawn, The Night Land, The Man With The Broken EarBy H. G. Wells, Frederic W. Farrar, Edmond About, Edward Bellamy, William Hope Hodgson, Robert Hugh Benson
Length76h 55m
About this audiobook
Breaking the Space-Time Continuum: 6 Time-Travel Classics offers readers a panoramic view of temporality and human experience through the artful lens of speculative fiction. This anthology compiles an eclectic range of time-travel narratives, each distinct in style and storytelling approach. From chilling dystopias to adventurous odysseys, and from profound philosophical musings to thrilling escapades, the collection showcases the versatility of time-travel as a literary device. Among the standout pieces are those that interrogate the ethical implications of technological advancement and those that explore the human condition across different eras, all masterfully framed within the broader context of early speculative fiction's formative years. The contributing authors to this anthology are titans in the realm of speculative fiction, including the visionary H. G. Wells, known for his pioneering works that questioned the moral and social ramifications of scientific progress. Frederic W. Farrar and Edmond About provide a rich, continental perspective, blending seamless prose with thought-provoking scenarios. Edward Bellamy's utopian visions, William Hope Hodgson's thrilling maritime settings, and Robert Hugh Benson's theological undertones collectively create a tapestry of narratives that align with and challenge the conventions of their time. These varied voices converge to enrich the overarching themes of temporal exploration and human destiny. This anthology is an indispensable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse different epochs and dimensions within the bindings of a single volume. Readers will find themselves immersed in a multitude of perspectives and stylistic approaches, each contributing to a deeper understanding of time-travel as more than just a plot device but as a profound reflection of the human experience. Through this curated selection, Breaking the Space-Time Continuum encourages an engaging and layered dialogue, fostering appreciation for the rich complexities of speculative fiction.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length76 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19When The Sleeper Wakes (A Dystopian Science Fiction Classic) (pt. 1)
2Darkness and Dawn (pt. 1)
20When The Sleeper Wakes (A Dystopian Science Fiction Classic) (pt. 2)
3Darkness and Dawn (pt. 2)
21When The Sleeper Wakes (A Dystopian Science Fiction Classic) (pt. 3)
4Darkness and Dawn (pt. 3)
22When The Sleeper Wakes (A Dystopian Science Fiction Classic) (pt. 4)
5Darkness and Dawn (pt. 4)
23The Night Land (pt. 1)
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6Darkness and Dawn (pt. 5)
24The Night Land (pt. 2)
7Darkness and Dawn (pt. 6)
25The Night Land (pt. 3)
8Darkness and Dawn (pt. 7)
26The Night Land (pt. 4)
9Darkness and Dawn (pt. 8)
27The Night Land (pt. 5)
10Darkness and Dawn (pt. 9)
28The Night Land (pt. 6)
11Darkness and Dawn (pt. 10)
29The Night Land (pt. 7)
12The Man With The Broken Ear (pt. 1)
30The Night Land (pt. 8)
13The Man With The Broken Ear (pt. 2)
31The Dawn of All (pt. 1)
14The Man With The Broken Ear (pt. 3)
32The Dawn of All (pt. 2)
15Looking Backward (pt. 1)
33The Dawn of All (pt. 3)
16Looking Backward (pt. 2)
34The Dawn of All (pt. 4)
17Looking Backward (pt. 3)
35The Dawn of All (pt. 5)
18Looking Backward (pt. 4)
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