
SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
By Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, James Fenimore CoopeLength773h 9m
About this audiobook
Dive into the immersive world of 'SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics,' a compendium that spans genres and epochs, capturing the essence of speculative fiction. From the dark twists of dystopian futures to the uncharted realms of lost worlds, this anthology encapsulates the transformative power of science fiction and fantasy. The collection boasts a richly diverse range of literary styles, weaving together narratives that challenge societal norms and explore the limits of human imagination. Particularly noteworthy are the tales that seamlessly blend adventurous exploits with profound philosophical questions, inviting readers into universes both familiar and foreign. The anthology brings together legendary authors such as Jules Verne, Mark Twain, and H.G. Wells, whose visionary works have laid the foundation for contemporary speculative fiction. Alongside them are pioneers like Mary Shelley and Margaret Cavendish, whose distinctive voices pioneered narratives that defy conventional storytelling. This eclectic gathering of authors traces the evolution of science fiction from proto-science fiction of the early literary frontiers to the more sophisticated landscapes of intergalactic odysseys and speculative realities. It offers a mosaic of thought prompted by cultural movements, historical upheavals, and the relentless quest to foresee humanity's trajectory. For readers eager to plunge into a tapestry of ideas and creativity, this anthology presents an unrivaled opportunity. The volume invites exploration of multifaceted perspectives—each story a doorway into new dimensions of thought and experience. Its educational richness lies not only in the breadth of its stories but also in the dynamic dialogue it nurtures across time and genre. Under one cover, this collection delivers timeless insights and boundless ventures, making it indispensable for any connoisseur of speculative literature seeking to enrich their understanding of the universe in words.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length773 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
2Chapter I
3Chapter II
4Chapter III
5Chapter IV
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6Chapter V
7Chapter VI
8Chapter VII
9Chapter VIII
10Chapter IX
11Chapter X
12Chapter XI
13Chapter XII
14Chapter One. The Eve of the War
15Chapter Two. The Falling Star
16Chapter Three. On Horsell Common
17Chapter Four. The Cylinder Opens
18Chapter Five. The HeatRay
19Chapter Six. The HeatRay in the Chobham Road
20Chapter Seven. How I Reached Home
21Chapter Eight. Friday Night
22Chapter Nine. The Fighting Begins
23Chapter Ten. In the Storm
24Chapter Eleven. At the Window
25Chapter Twelve. What I Saw of the Destruction
26Chapter Thirteen. How I Fell in with the Curate
27Chapter Fourteen. In London
28Chapter Fifteen. What Had Happened in Surrey
29Chapter Sixteen. The Exodus from London
30Chapter Seventeen. The “Thunder Child”
31Chapter One. Under Foot
32Chapter Two. What We Saw from the Ruined House
33Chapter Three. The Days of Imprisonment
34Chapter Four. The Death of the Curate
35Chapter Five. The Stillness
36Chapter Six. The Work of Fifteen Days
37Chapter Seven. The Man on Putney Hill
38Chapter Eight. Dead London
39Chapter Nine. Wreckage
40Introduction
41Chapter 1. In the Dinghy of the Lady Vain
42Chapter 2. The Man Who was Going Nowhere
43Chapter 3. The Strange Face
44Chapter 4. At the Schooner’s Rail
45Chapter 5. The Landing on the Island
46Chapter 6. The Evil-Looking Boatmen
47Chapter 7. The Locked Door
48Chapter 8. The Crying of the Puma
49Chapter 9. The Thing in the Forest
50Chapter 10. The Crying of the Man