THE LOST WORLD
Anthology - 40 Books: King Solomon's Mines, New Atlantis, The Man Who Would be King…By Jules Verne, Plato, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jonathan Swift, Rudyard Kipling, Francis Bacon, Abraham Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft, Henry Rider Haggard, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, James Hilton, William Scott-Elliot, James Churchward
Length305h 35m
About this audiobook
THE LOST WORLD is a captivating anthology that dives deep into the unknown realms of speculative fiction, mythology, and philosophical musings. Spanning various eras and literary styles, the collection intertwines narratives of adventure, discovery, and speculative thought. From philosophical dialogues to gripping tales of exploration and supernatural dimensions, the anthology showcases not only the wide spectrum of literary form—from the surreal and mystical to the empirically grounded—but also the universal allure of the "lost world" theme. Standout pieces include mind-bending voyages beyond the known and profound reflections on the human condition within uncharted territories. This volume brings together an illustrious array of contributors including Jules Verne, Plato, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.P. Lovecraft, among others. Their diverse backgrounds, spanning centuries and continents, reflect a rich tapestry of the human quest for knowledge and understanding. Rooted in the traditions of Enlightenment-era exploration, Gothic colonial tales, and speculative fiction, each author intertwines their narrative voice to create a rich mosaic that pays homage to and furthers these literary and cultural movements. THE LOST WORLD offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of perspectives that are both timeless and enlightening. This anthology not only serves as an educational conduit for understanding the growth and interplay of these genres but also fosters a lively dialogue between its historical and fictional dimensions. Readers are invited to explore its pages for its expansive insights into the unknown, inspiring contemplation on both past and future worlds.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length305 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26CHAPTER IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?
2CHAPTER I. "There Are Heroisms All Round Us"
27CHAPTER X. INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS
3CHAPTER II "Try Your Luck with Professor Challenger"
28CHAPTER XI. A GUIDE FOUND TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
4CHAPTER III "He is a Perfectly Impossible Person"
29CHAPTER XII. A BARREN LAND
5CHAPTER IV "It's Just the very Biggest Thing in the World"
30CHAPTER XIII. HOSPITALITY UNDER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
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6CHAPTER V "Question!"
31CHAPTER XIV. BUT ARCTICS CAN BE INHOSPITABLE, TOO
7CHAPTER VI "I was the Flail of the Lord"
32CHAPTER XV. SNÆFELL AT LAST
8CHAPTER VII "To-morrow we Disappear into the Unknown"
33CHAPTER XVI. BOLDLY DOWN THE CRATER
9CHAPTER VIII "The Outlying Pickets of the New World"
34CHAPTER XVII. VERTICAL DESCENT
10CHAPTER IX "Who could have Foreseen it?"
35CHAPTER XVIII. THE WONDERS OF TERRESTRIAL DEPTHS
11CHAPTER X "The most Wonderful Things have Happened"
36CHAPTER XIX. GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU
12CHAPTER XI "For once I was the Hero"
37CHAPTER XX. THE FIRST SIGNS OF DISTRESS
13CHAPTER XII "It was Dreadful in the Forest"
38CHAPTER XXI. COMPASSION FUSES THE PROFESSOR’S HEART
14CHAPTER XIII "A Sight which I shall Never Forget"
39CHAPTER XXII. TOTAL FAILURE OF WATER
15CHAPTER XIV "Those Were the Real Conquests"
40CHAPTER XXIII. WATER DISCOVERED
16CHAPTER XV "Our Eyes have seen Great Wonders"
41CHAPTER XXIV. WELL SAID, OLD MOLE! CANST THOU WORK I’ THE GROUND SO FAST?
17CHAPTER XVI "A Procession! A Procession!"
42CHAPTER XXV. DE PROFUNDIS
18CHAPTER I. THE PROFESSOR AND HIS FAMILY
43CHAPTER XXVI. THE WORST PERIL OF ALL
19CHAPTER II. A MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED AT ANY PRICE
44CHAPTER XXVII. LOST IN THE BOWELS OF THE EARTH
20CHAPTER III. THE RUNIC WRITING EXERCISES THE PROFESSOR
45CHAPTER XXVIII. THE RESCUE IN THE WHISPERING GALLERY
21CHAPTER IV. THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION
46CHAPTER XXIX. THALATTA! THALATTA!
22CHAPTER V. FAMINE, THEN VICTORY, FOLLOWED BY DISMAY
47CHAPTER XXX. A NEW MARE INTERNUM
23CHAPTER VI. EXCITING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT AN UNPARALLELED ENTERPRISE
48CHAPTER XXXI. PREPARATIONS FOR A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
24CHAPTER VII. A WOMAN’S COURAGE
49CHAPTER XXXII. WONDERS OF THE DEEP
25CHAPTER VIII. SERIOUS PREPARATIONS FOR VERTICAL DESCENT
50CHAPTER XXXIII. A BATTLE OF MONSTERS
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