Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales: The War of the Worlds, Anthem, Space Viking, The Conquest of America...

Jules Verne · Mark Twain · Robert Louis Stevenson · James Fenimore Cooper · Edgar Allan Poe · William Hope Hodgson · George MacDonald · Percy Greg · Jack London · Arthur Conan Doyle · Edgar Rice Burroughs · Ernest Bramah · Jonathan Swift · Cleveland Moffett · William Morris · Anthony Trollope · Richard Jefferies · William Dean Howells · Ayn Rand · Samuel Butler · Milo Hastings · David Lindsay · Edward Everett Hale · John Jacob Astor · Edward Bellamy · Andre Norton · Murray Leinster · H. Beam Piper · Lester Del Rey · Charlotte Perkins Gilman · Edgar Wallace · Kurt Vonnegut · Frederik Pohl · Fritz Leiber · Irving E. Cox · Francis Bacon · Philip Francis Nowlan · Robert Cromie · Philip K. Dick · August Derleth · Richard Stockham · Abraham Merritt · Ignatius Donnelly · Owen Gregory · H. G. Wells · E. E. Smith · Stanley G. Weinbaum · E. M. Forster · Fred M. White · Garrett P. Serviss · Henry Rider Haggard · Mary Shelley · Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain · Edwin Lester Arnold · George Griffith · C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne · Edwin A. Abbott · Arthur Dudley Vinton · Gertrude Barrows Bennett · Hugh Benson · Margaret Cavendish · Gustavus W. Pope

Dec 2023 · DigiCat

About this ebook

The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales' represents a colossal undertaking in the anthology of science fiction literature, spanning the works of over fifty authors who have laid the foundations and charted the course of the genre from its inception. This collection intricately weaves together the visionary worlds of pioneering authors, from the enigmatic islands of lost civilizations to the farthest reaches of space and the darkest corners of dystopian futures. The anthology not only showcases the diversity and breadth of science fiction but also highlights signature pieces that have significantly influenced the genre, cultivating a rich tapestry of literary styles ranging from the speculative speculations of Mary Shelley to the cosmic adventures of E.E. Smith and the philosophical ponderings of Philip K. Dick. The collective effort presented in this set offers an unparalleled journey through the evolution and versatility of science fiction writing. Drawing from a wellspring of literary giants, the contributing authors and editors bring with them a diverse array of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds, melding together to form a comprehensive overview of the science fiction genre. Contributors such as H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs, with their early explorations of scientific romances, lie at one spectrum while the dystopian visions of Ayn Rand and the cosmic operas of E.E. Smith represent other facets of this multidimensional genre. The anthology aligns with various movements within science fiction, from the early days of pulp magazines to the sophisticated narratives that reflect societal fears and aspirations. Each author's unique contribution adds a layer of depth to the understanding of science fiction's role in exploring and mirroring the human condition. This monumental 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set' is recommended for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the expansive realms of science fiction. Offering a unique opportunity to explore the genre's evolution, from its primitive beginnings to its current standing as a critical medium for examining humanity's greatest questions, this collection is an educational voyage through time and space. Readers will find themselves engaged in a dialog with the past and future, understanding the breadth of human imagination and the potentialities of the worlds beyond. This anthology is not merely a collection of stories but an invitation to witness the unfolding of science fiction as a mirror to humanity's greatest adventures and deepest fears.

About the author

Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, is often heralded as one of the principal founders of science fiction. His forays into speculative fiction blended with innovative scientific concepts and adventurous stories that captured the imagination of a 19th-century audience hungry for the thrill of the unknown. His works have been translated into countless languages and solidify his legacy as a pioneering figure in genre literature. Verne's writing career was not only prolific but also profoundly influential. His Voyages extraordinaires—a sequence of more than fifty novels including seminal works such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,' 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'—offered an exciting blend of accurate scientific prediction and fantastical narrative. His gift for prescience is particularly remarkable; many of the technological innovations he imagined, such as electric submarines and space travel, have since become reality. His expansive boxed set, 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales,' is a testament to his endless creativity and ability to craft thrilling adventures set in surreal yet strikingly plausible worlds. Verne's literary style embodied the exploratory spirit of his time, seamlessly weaving fact with fiction, and in doing so, he has left an indelible mark on literature and on the dreams of the future. Jules Verne passed away on March 24, 1905, but his stories continue to inspire the realms of science fiction and adventure literature in the modern era.