Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales
The War of the Worlds, Anthem, Space Viking, The Conquest of America…By 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, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, William Dean Howells, Ayn Rand, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, John Jacob Astor, Edward Bellamy, Andre Norton, Murray Leinster, H. Beam Piper, Lester Del Rey, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Francis Bacon, Philip Francis Nowlan, Robert Cromie, Philip K. Dick, August Derleth, Richard Stockham, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, E. E. Smith, Stanley G. Weinbaum, E. M. Forster, Fred M. White, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Edwin Lester Arnold, George Griffith, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Gustavus W. Pope
Length974h 8m
About this audiobook
In the expansive anthology, "Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales," the reader is transported through a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that traverses time and space. This collection boasts an unparalleled variety of themes, from the mysteries of distant planets and the intrigue of forgotten worlds, to the stark realities of dystopian futures and the exhilarating suspense of apocalyptic narratives. The anthology captures the essence of science fiction's evolution, showcasing works that have shaped and defined the genre. Particularly striking are pieces that delve into existential inquiries and societal critiques, engaging readers with both imaginative vistas and profound philosophical insights. The contributing authors are a veritable who's who of the science fiction pantheon, featuring prolific writers from the heights of 19th-century literature to the pioneers of modern speculative narrative. Names such as Verne, Wells, and Shelley lay the groundwork with their groundbreaking foresight and creativity, while others like Dick, Vonnegut, and Forster build upon these foundations with innovative explorations of human nature and technology. This collection reflects the historical and cultural shifts that percolated through the literary movements of their times, resulting in a compiled work that is as culturally enlightening as it is entertaining. "Sci-Fi Boxed Set" is an essential acquisition for any reader entranced by the infinite possibilities of speculative fiction. It serves as a gateway into a diverse world of perspectives and storytelling styles, offering an educational journey through the complexities explored by different authors. The anthology invites readers to experience a dialogue across generations of literary giants, each contributing to a broader understanding of humanity's place in the universe and beyond. This collection promises not only a treasure trove of stories but a lens through which to reflect on societal evolution and existential contemplation within a single, remarkable volume.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length974 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales
2Preface
3Chapter I. The Professor And His Family
4Chapter II. A Mystery To Be Solved At Any Price
5Chapter III. The Runic Writing Exercises The Professor
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6Chapter IV. The Enemy To Be Starved Into Submission
7Chapter V. Famine, Then Victory, Followed By Dismay
8Chapter VI. Exciting Discussions About An Unparalleled Enterprise
9Chapter VII. A Woman’s Courage
10Chapter VIII. Serious Preparations For Vertical Descent
11Chapter IX. Iceland! But What Next?
12Chapter X. Interesting Conversations With Icelandic Savants
13Chapter XI. A Guide Found To The Centre Of The Earth
14Chapter XII. A Barren Land
15Chapter XIII. Hospitality Under The Arctic Circle
16Chapter XIV. But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
17Chapter XV. Snæfell At Last
18Chapter XVI. Boldly Down The Crater
19Chapter XVII. Vertical Descent
20Chapter XVIII. The Wonders Of Terrestrial Depths
21Chapter XIX. Geological Studies In Situ
22Chapter XX. The First Signs Of Distress
23Chapter XXI. Compassion Fuses The Professor’s Heart
24Chapter XXII. Total Failure Of Water
25Chapter XXIII. Water Discovered
26Chapter XXIV. Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work I’ The Ground So Fast?
27Chapter XXV. De Profundis
28Chapter XXVI. The Worst Peril Of All
29Chapter XXVII. Lost In The Bowels Of The Earth
30Chapter XXVIII. The Rescue In The Whispering Gallery
31Chapter XXIX. Thalatta! Thalatta!
32Chapter XXX. A New Mare Internum
33Chapter XXXI. Preparations For A Voyage Of Discovery
34Chapter XXXII. Wonders Of The Deep
35Chapter XXXIII. A Battle Of Monsters
36Chapter XXXIV. The Great Geyser
37Chapter XXXV. An Electric Storm
38Chapter XXXVI. Calm Philosophic Discussions
39Chapter XXXVII. The Liedenbrock Museum Of Geology
40Chapter XXXVIII. The Professor In His Chair Again
41Chapter XXXIX. Forest Scenery Illuminated By Eletricity
42Chapter XL. Preparations For Blasting A Passage To The Centre Of The Earth
43Chapter XLI. The Great Explosion And The Rush Down Below
44Chapter XLII. Headlong Speed Upward Through The Horrors Of Darkness
45Chapter XLIII. Shot Out Of A Volcano At Last!
46Chapter XLIV. Sunny Lands In The Blue Mediterranean
47Chapter XLV. All’s Well That Ends Well
48Chapter I. A Shifting Reef
49Chapter II. Pro and Con
50Chapter III. I Form My Resolution
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