THE PORTAL OF TIME: Sci-Fi Time Travel Collection (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Anthology of Temporal Paradoxes and Dystopian AdventuresBy H. G. Wells, Ayn Rand, Mark Twain, H. Beam Piper, Philip K. Dick, Fritz Leiber, Andre Norton, Lester Del Rey, August Derleth, Frederik Pohl
Length53h 17m
About this audiobook
THE PORTAL OF TIME: Sci-Fi Time Travel Collection gathers a striking array of speculative engagements with temporal dislocation, paradox, alternate history, and the philosophical instability of cause and consequence. Its stories range from satirical adventure and pulp ingenuity to metaphysical speculation, dystopian inquiry, and psychological unease. Within the broader lineage of science fiction, the volume illuminates time travel not merely as a device of wonder, but as a means of interrogating empire, identity, technological ambition, and human agency. The contributors represent some of the most consequential voices associated with early and mid-twentieth-century speculative literature, from foundational scientific romance and American humor to Golden Age science fiction, libertarian futurism, planetary adventure, and the emerging counter-realities of postwar SF. Together, H. G. Wells, Ayn Rand, Mark Twain, H. Beam Piper, Philip K. Dick, Fritz Leiber, Andre Norton, Lester Del Rey, August Derleth, and Frederik Pohl demonstrate how the time-travel motif could serve radically different imaginative and ideological purposes. This collection is ideal for readers seeking both entertainment and literary-historical perspective. It offers a compact yet expansive opportunity to compare styles, anxieties, and ambitions across generations of speculative writing, fostering a rich dialogue among works united by their fascination with time's possibilities and perils.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length53 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 19, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PORTAL OF TIME: Sci-Fi Time Travel Collection (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Time Machine (pt. 1)
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6The Time Machine (pt. 2)
7Anthem
8A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 1)
9A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 2)
10A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 3)
11A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 4)
12A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 5)
13A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (pt. 6)
14Flight from Tomorrow
15The Skull
16The Variable Man (pt. 1)
17The Variable Man (pt. 2)
18The Big Time (pt. 1)
19The Big Time (pt. 2)
20Key Out of Time (pt. 1)
21Key Out of Time (pt. 2)
22Key Out of Time (pt. 3)
23The Time Traders (pt. 1)
24The Time Traders (pt. 2)
25The Time Traders (pt. 3)
26The Defiant Agents (pt. 1)
27The Defiant Agents (pt. 2)
28The Defiant Agents (pt. 3)
29Pursuit
30...And It Comes Out Here
31A Traveler in Time
32The Tunnel Under the World
33The Day of the Boomer Dukes
34Analysis
35Reflection
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