Voyage Beyond the Stars
By Jules Verne, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edgar Wallace, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Malcolm Jameson, Otis Adelbert Kline
Length168h 20m
About this audiobook
In the vivid and expansive anthology "Voyage Beyond the Stars," a panoramic vista unfolds, exploring the many dimensions of human imagination through the prism of outer space. With narratives ranging from audacious exploratory tales to profound examinations of extraterrestrial existence, this collection encapsulates the boundless possibilities of speculative fiction. The anthology offers a curated selection of stories, each a gem in its inventive portrayal of journeys across the cosmos. Among these, standout pieces captivate with their visionary look at humanity's place in the universe, delivered through an array of literary styles from thrilling adventures to philosophical musings. The anthology proudly features contributions from eminent authors who have sculpted the landscape of science fiction. Pioneers like H. G. Wells and Jules Verne join voices with other luminaries, creating a tapestry rich in historical context and cultural significance. These authors emerged during pivotal movements in literature where the burgeoning curiosity about science and space ignited imaginations. Their varied backgrounds provide a comprehensive lens on the themes of exploration and innovation, offering readers an enriched perspective of this transformative era in literary history. "Voyage Beyond the Stars" is an essential treasure for readers craving a comprehensive engagement with the depths of science fiction. It affords an unprecedented opportunity to traverse myriad worlds and timelines, crafted by some of the genre's most groundbreaking authors. This anthology not only educates but also inspires by fostering a dialogue between past and present perspectives in speculative fiction. It is a call to voyage beyond the stars and into a deeper understanding of both the universe and the creativity it inspires in humanity.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length168 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1H. G. Wells
2Book One. The Coming of the Martians
3Chapter One. The Eve of the War
4Chapter Two. The Falling Star
5Chapter Three. On Horsell Common
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6Chapter Four. The Cylinder Opens
7Chapter Five. The HeatRay
8Chapter Six. The HeatRay in the Chobham Road
9Chapter Seven. How I Reached Home
10Chapter Eight. Friday Night
11Chapter Nine. The Fighting Begins
12Chapter Ten. In the Storm
13Chapter Eleven. At the Window
14Chapter Twelve. What I Saw of the Destruction
15Chapter Thirteen. How I Fell in with the Curate
16Chapter Fourteen. In London
17Chapter Fifteen. What Had Happened in Surrey
18Chapter Sixteen. The Exodus from London
19Chapter Seventeen. The “Thunder Child”
20Book Two. The Earth under the Martians
21Chapter One. Under Foot
22Chapter Two. What We Saw from the Ruined House
23Chapter Three. The Days of Imprisonment
24Chapter Four. The Death of the Curate
25Chapter Five. The Stillness
26Chapter Six. The Work of Fifteen Days
27Chapter Seven. The Man on Putney Hill
28Chapter Eight. Dead London
29Chapter Nine. Wreckage
30Chapter Ten. The Epilogue
31The Shape of Things To Come: Introduction The Dream Book of Dr. Philip Raven
32Book the First Today and Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration Dawns
331. A Chronological Note
342. How the Idea and Hope of the Modern World State First Appeared
353. The Accumulating Disproportions of the Old Order
364. Early Attempts to Understand and Deal with These Disproportions; The Criticisms of Karl Marx and Henry George
375. The Way in Which Competition and Monetary Inefficiency Strained the Old Order
386. The Paradox of Over-Production and Its Relation to War
397. The Great War of 1914-1918
408. The Impulse to Abolish War; The Episode of the Ford Peace Ship
419. The Direct Action of the Armament Industries in Maintaining War Stresses
4210. Versailles: Seed Bed of Disasters
4311. The Impulse to Abolish War: Why the League of Nations Failed to Pacify the World
4412. The Breakdown of “Finance” and Social Morale after Versailles
4513. 1933: “Progress” Comes to a Halt
46Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration
471. The London Conference: the Crowning Failure of the Old Governments; The Spread of Dictatorships and Fascisms
482. The Sloughing of the Old Educational Tradition
493. Disintegration and Crystallization in the Social Magma. The Gangster and Militant Political Organizations
504. Changes in War Practice after the World War
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