Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition
1984, It Can't Happen Here, Brave New World, Meccania the Super-State, Lord of the World…By George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Sinclair Lewis, C. S. Lewis, Jack London, Yevgeny Zamyatin, Owen Gregory, Hugh Benson, H. G. Wells, Ignatius Donnelly, Ernest Bramah, Milo Hastings, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Francis Stevens, Anthony Trollope
Length164h 17m
About this audiobook
The 'Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition' presents a rich tapestry of speculative fiction, capturing the existential undertones and critical social commentary inherent in the genre. This collection spans a diverse array of literary styles, from the bleak, industrial warnings in H.G. Wells's visions to the subdued chilling prophecies by Sinclair Lewis. Each piece within the anthology reflects a unique angle on dystopian themes, united by a common investigation into the fragility of freedom and the perils of an overreaching state. The anthology provides a panoramic view of early to mid-20th century dystopian literature, highlighting how these narratives have shaped and responded to readers' anxieties about their societies. The assemblage of authors like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, alongside less widely acknowledged yet pivotal contributors such as Francis Stevens and Milo Hastings, demonstrates a confluence of backgrounds united by their poignant critiques of societal trajectories. These authors, from varied nationalities and ideological leanings, reflect significant strands in literary and historical discourse, from anti-fascist writings to explorations of totalitarian regimes, making the anthology a comprehensive study in dystopian thought and its evolution. Readers of the 'Dystopia Boxed Set' are invited to explore a multifaceted dialogue between distinct yet harmoniously interwoven perspectives. This collection not only serves as an essential educational tool, delving deep into the ideological struggles of the 20th century, but also offers a continuing relevance as it echoes contemporary concerns about governance and societal ethics. For anyone interested in the evolution of dystopian literature or in understanding the undercurrents that have shaped modern narrative on societal control, this anthology provides an invaluable compendium of key texts that are as enlightening as they are engaging.
Audiobook details
GenreDystopia, Science Fiction
Length164 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition
26Chapter VI
21984 (George Orwell)
27Chapter VII
3One (pt. 1)
28Chapter VIII
4One (pt. 2)
29Chapter IX
5Two (pt. 1)
30Chapter X
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6Two (pt. 2)
31Chapter XI
7Three (pt. 1)
32Chapter XII
8Three (pt. 2)
33Chapter XIII
9Appendix
34Chapter XIV
10Chapter I
35Chapter XV
11Chapter II
36Chapter XVI
12Chapter III
37Chapter XVII
13Chapter IV
38Chapter XVIII
14Chapter V
39Foreword
15Chapter VI
40I. Over-Population
16Chapter VII
41II. Quantity, Quality, Morality
17Chapter VIII
42III. Over-Organization
18Chapter IX
43IV. Propaganda in a Democratic Society
19Chapter X
44V. Propaganda Under a Dictatorship
20Brave New World (Aldous Huxley)
45VI. The Arts of Selling
21Chapter I
46VII. Brainwashing
22Chapter II
47VIII. Chemical Persuasion
23Chapter III
48IX. Subconscious Persuasion
24Chapter IV
49X. Hypnopaedia
25Chapter V
50XI. Education for Freedom
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