DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE
Visions of the Grim Future: A Collection of Apocalyptic Tales from Literary IconsBy Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jack London, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, Edward Bellamy, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Philip Francis Nowlan, Richard Stockham, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, George Griffith, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson
Length972h 35m
About this audiobook
Dawn of the Apocalypse is an anthology that brilliantly captures the evolving landscape of speculative fiction, exploring the haunting theme of humanity's confrontation with its own demise. This diverse collection offers readers a transcendent journey through the shadowy corridors of apocalyptic literature, featuring an eclectic range of narratives from Gothic horror and dystopian tales to satirical critiques of society. The anthology'Äôs breadth includes chilling excerpts of dread and masterful dystopian vistas that challenge the constructs of human civilization. Each tale, while unique in its style, weaves a complex tapestry of foreboding and intrigue, offering flashes of brilliance that resonate with striking immediacy. The contributors to this anthology are luminaries in the realm of speculative fiction, each bringing a distinct voice and perspective to the overarching theme of apocalypse. From the profound existential ruminations of Edgar Allan Poe and the speculative foresight of H.G. Wells, to the satirical prophecies of Jonathan Swift, this collection represents a convergence of intellectual giants whose works have laid the foundation for contemporary apocalyptic narratives. The anthology also highlights the contributions of lesser-known but equally compelling authors whose work reflects the socio-political anxieties of their times, enriching the reader'Äôs exploration of the theme through a mosaic of cultural and historical contexts. For readers seeking a comprehensive exploration of apocalypse in literature, Dawn of the Apocalypse presents an invaluable compilation that invites them to delve into a multitude of worldviews and narrative styles within a single volume. The anthology is not just an introspective journey to ponder our collective fate, but also a scholarly text that illuminates the enduring dialogue between past and present interpretations of apocalyptic imagination. It is a treasure trove for aficionados of the genre and students of literature alike, offering an unprecedented opportunity to traverse the shadows of speculative fiction'Äôs finest minds.
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GenreScience Fiction
Length972 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Jules Verne
3Preface
4Chapter I. The Professor And His Family
5Chapter II. A Mystery To Be Solved At Any Price
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6Chapter III. The Runic Writing Exercises The Professor
7Chapter IV. The Enemy To Be Starved Into Submission
8Chapter V. Famine, Then Victory, Followed By Dismay
9Chapter VI. Exciting Discussions About An Unparalleled Enterprise
10Chapter VII. A Woman’s Courage
11Chapter VIII. Serious Preparations For Vertical Descent
12Chapter IX. Iceland! But What Next?
13Chapter X. Interesting Conversations With Icelandic Savants
14Chapter XI. A Guide Found To The Centre Of The Earth
15Chapter XII. A Barren Land
16Chapter XIII. Hospitality Under The Arctic Circle
17Chapter XIV. But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
18Chapter XV. Snæfell At Last
19Chapter XVI. Boldly Down The Crater
20Chapter XVII. Vertical Descent
21Chapter XVIII. The Wonders Of Terrestrial Depths
22Chapter XIX. Geological Studies In Situ
23Chapter XX. The First Signs Of Distress
24Chapter XXI. Compassion Fuses The Professor’s Heart
25Chapter XXII. Total Failure Of Water
26Chapter XXIII. Water Discovered
27Chapter XXIV. Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work I’ The Ground So Fast?
28Chapter XXV. De Profundis
29Chapter XXVI. The Worst Peril Of All
30Chapter XXVII. Lost In The Bowels Of The Earth
31Chapter XXVIII. The Rescue In The Whispering Gallery
32Chapter XXIX. Thalatta! Thalatta!
33Chapter XXX. A New Mare Internum
34Chapter XXXI. Preparations For A Voyage Of Discovery
35Chapter XXXII. Wonders Of The Deep
36Chapter XXXIII. A Battle Of Monsters
37Chapter XXXIV. The Great Geyser
38Chapter XXXV. An Electric Storm
39Chapter XXXVI. Calm Philosophic Discussions
40Chapter XXXVII. The Liedenbrock Museum Of Geology
41Chapter XXXVIII. The Professor In His Chair Again
42Chapter XXXIX. Forest Scenery Illuminated By Eletricity
43Chapter XL. Preparations For Blasting A Passage To The Centre Of The Earth
44Chapter XLI. The Great Explosion And The Rush Down Below
45Chapter XLII. Headlong Speed Upward Through The Horrors Of Darkness
46Chapter XLIII. Shot Out Of A Volcano At Last!
47Chapter XLIV. Sunny Lands In The Blue Mediterranean
48Chapter XLV. All’s Well That Ends Well
49Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
50Chapter I. A Shifting Reef
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