SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection - Exploring the Boundless Worlds of Science Fiction

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 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

Tradutor Lewis Page Mercier, Ellen E. Frewer, Eleanor E. King, Agnes D. Kingston, Frederick A. Malleson

Sinopse

Embark on an unparalleled journey through the literary cosmos with 'SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection,' an anthology showcasing the vast tapestry of science fiction. This collection serves as an illustrious compendium of narrative forms ranging from the proto-science fiction of Margaret Cavendish's visionary prose to the boundary-pushing concepts of Philip K. Dick. Each story within this anthology explores the quintessential themes of human aspiration, survival, and the thirst for knowledge against the backdrop of the unknown. A multitude of standout pieces entice readers with their gripping tales of exploration and discovery, from eerie tales of existential dread to thrilling voyages across uncharted territories. The collection proudly assembles an array of voices from literary greats whose contributions have propelled science fiction into the mainstream discourse. The diversity in time period and perspective creates a rich tapestry, offering insights into shifting cultural paradigms from the Industrial Revolution, captured by the imaginative works of Jules Verne, to the post-war reflections of Kurt Vonnegut and the speculative futurism of Andre Norton. This anthology invites readers to explore the myriad possibilities within the genre, each author adding unique elements enriched by his or her historical and cultural contexts. 'SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection' offers readers a cherished opportunity to delve into a kaleidoscopic world teeming with imaginative diversity. It provides a platform for exploration that is both educational and entertaining, sparking dialogues and reflections on humanity's past, present, and speculative future. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of science fiction to transcend boundaries, making it an invaluable addition to any literary aficionado's library, sure to inspire curiosity and awe in equal measure.

Disponível desde: 19/11/2023.

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