The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics - Exploring the Boundless Universe of Timeless Adventures

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 Griffiths, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Gustavus W. Pope

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

Casa editrice: Good Press

Sinossi

The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics offers a sweeping survey of speculative fiction's evolution, presenting a diverse array of stories that collectively explore the limitless possibilities of science, technology, and human imagination. This anthology spans the genre's birth to its golden age, showcasing a rich tapestry of styles ranging from pioneering science fiction to visionary utopias and dystopias. Works within this collection captivate with their exploration of societal norms, ethical dilemmas, and futuristic visions. Notably, selections within the anthology defy singular attribution, highlighting the genre'Äôs collective innovation and its capacity to challenge and entertain. Featuring contributions from an illustrious assembly of authors, the anthology underscores the historical and cultural roots of science fiction. From the poignant narratives of Mary Shelley and Jules Verne to the incisive critiques of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick, these writers'Äîspanning various movements such as Romanticism, Gothic, and early modernism'Äîlend their voices to a genre forever intertwined with exploration and revolution. The contributors, bolstered by diverse cultural backdrops, collectively enrich the anthology, providing profound insights into not only speculative fiction but also the human condition across eras and societies. This anthology is an indispensable guide for readers eager to traverse the breadth of speculative fiction in one comprehensive volume. The Ultimate SF Collection invites readers to reflect on the intricate web of ideas that have fueled the evolution of the genre. Its educational potency lies in the diverse perspectives and narrative techniques that provoke thought and foster dialogue among a mosaic of the most creative minds in literature. Delve into this collection to embark on a journey through time, space, and the boundless realm of imagination.

Disponibile da: 29/12/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 23249 pagine.

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