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
2CHAPTER I. "There Are Heroisms All Round Us"
3CHAPTER II "Try Your Luck with Professor Challenger"
4CHAPTER III "He is a Perfectly Impossible Person"
5CHAPTER IV "It's Just the very Biggest Thing in the World"
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6CHAPTER V "Question!"
7CHAPTER VI "I was the Flail of the Lord"
8CHAPTER VII "To-morrow we Disappear into the Unknown"
9CHAPTER VIII "The Outlying Pickets of the New World"
10CHAPTER IX "Who could have Foreseen it?"
11CHAPTER X "The most Wonderful Things have Happened"
12CHAPTER XI "For once I was the Hero"
13CHAPTER XII "It was Dreadful in the Forest"
14CHAPTER XIII "A Sight which I shall Never Forget"
15CHAPTER XIV "Those Were the Real Conquests"
16CHAPTER XV "Our Eyes have seen Great Wonders"
17CHAPTER XVI "A Procession! A Procession!"
18CHAPTER I. THE PROFESSOR AND HIS FAMILY
19CHAPTER II. A MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED AT ANY PRICE
20CHAPTER III. THE RUNIC WRITING EXERCISES THE PROFESSOR
21CHAPTER IV. THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION
22CHAPTER V. FAMINE, THEN VICTORY, FOLLOWED BY DISMAY
23CHAPTER VI. EXCITING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT AN UNPARALLELED ENTERPRISE
24CHAPTER VII. A WOMAN’S COURAGE
25CHAPTER VIII. SERIOUS PREPARATIONS FOR VERTICAL DESCENT
26CHAPTER IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?
27CHAPTER X. INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS
28CHAPTER XI. A GUIDE FOUND TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
29CHAPTER XII. A BARREN LAND
30CHAPTER XIII. HOSPITALITY UNDER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
31CHAPTER XIV. BUT ARCTICS CAN BE INHOSPITABLE, TOO
32CHAPTER XV. SNÆFELL AT LAST
33CHAPTER XVI. BOLDLY DOWN THE CRATER
34CHAPTER XVII. VERTICAL DESCENT
35CHAPTER XVIII. THE WONDERS OF TERRESTRIAL DEPTHS
36CHAPTER XIX. GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU
37CHAPTER XX. THE FIRST SIGNS OF DISTRESS
38CHAPTER XXI. COMPASSION FUSES THE PROFESSOR’S HEART
39CHAPTER XXII. TOTAL FAILURE OF WATER
40CHAPTER XXIII. WATER DISCOVERED
41CHAPTER XXIV. WELL SAID, OLD MOLE! CANST THOU WORK I’ THE GROUND SO FAST?
42CHAPTER XXV. DE PROFUNDIS
43CHAPTER XXVI. THE WORST PERIL OF ALL
44CHAPTER XXVII. LOST IN THE BOWELS OF THE EARTH
45CHAPTER XXVIII. THE RESCUE IN THE WHISPERING GALLERY
46CHAPTER XXIX. THALATTA! THALATTA!
47CHAPTER XXX. A NEW MARE INTERNUM
48CHAPTER XXXI. PREPARATIONS FOR A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
49CHAPTER XXXII. WONDERS OF THE DEEP
50CHAPTER XXXIII. A BATTLE OF MONSTERS
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