Henry Rider Haggard

Arthur Conan Doyle

H. G. Wells

Jules Verne

Edgar Allan Poe

Samuel Butler

Edward Bellamy

Jack London

James Fenimore Cooper

Mark Twain

Edgar Wallace

Anthony Trollope

Mary Shelley

Robert Louis Stevenson

Jonathan Swift

H. P. Lovecraft

George MacDonald

William Hope Hodgson

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Francis Bacon

William Morris

Ernest Bramah

David Lindsay

Stanley G. Weinbaum

Margaret Cavendish

Garrett P. Serviss

Edwin A. Abbott

Richard Jefferies

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Fred M. White

Lewis Grassic Gibbon

Cleveland Moffett

Arthur Dudley Vinton

Owen Gregory

Hugh Benson

Ignatius Donnelly

Otis Adelbert Kline

Malcolm Jameson

Edward Everett Hale

C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne

Gertrude Barrows Bennett

Robert Cromie

Percy Greg

Abraham Merritt

In the anthology, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition', readers are invited to traverse sprawling landscapes of speculative fiction crafted by a pantheon of literary giants. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the forebears of science fiction whose imaginative prowess laid the foundation for the genre as it stands today. Within its pages, thematic explorations of future societies, utopian visions, and the uncanny intertwine with elements of adventure, satire, and gothic horror. Each narrative, from tales of technological dystopias to ethereal expeditions, showcases a remarkable diversity in style and scope, offering an extraordinary tapestry of the human imagination's potential. The compendium brings together illustrious voices from various epochs, whose writings collectively contribute to the grand discourse of science fiction. Alongside the visionary H. G. Wells, contemporaries such as Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe converge, alongside lesser-known but equally compelling authors like Gertrude Barrows Bennett and Owen Gregory. These authors, spanning Romanticism to early modern speculative thought, infuse their cultural and historical perspectives into the genre, challenging and enriching the thematic undercurrents of progress, fear of the unknown, and the philosophical queries of human existence. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection is an unparalleled resource that encapsulates the richness and variety of science fiction's embryonic stage. 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition' provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the ingenuity and foresightedness of pioneers who dared to question the limits of their world. Immerse yourself in this anthology to tap into a reservoir of creative speculation, and gain insights into how these burgeoning narratives still reverberate in today's cultural imagination. Enjoy the dialogue that emerges amongst these varied narratives, each offering a reflective prism through which to view the complexities of past, present, and future worlds.

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The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Action Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales