Science fiction

En 2848, une femme entreprend un voyage d'un mois dans une montgolfière de transport. À l'étroit parmi une centaine de passagers et ennuyée à mourir, elle écrit une série de lettres à un ami afin de passer le temps.Cutter électrique, train, télégraphe, paquebot de croisière ou suffrage universel : elle ne cesse de comparer les inventions et coutumes de son temps avec celles d'il y a mille ans...Edgar Allan Poe érige une nouvelle aussi grotesque que comique, où les interprétations historiques erronées se mêlent à une satire du XIXe siècle et des évolutions à venir.Né aux États-Unis, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) perd ses parents très jeune. Il poursuit des études brillantes, mais est forcé de les stopper à cause de soucis financiers. Il s’engage alors dans l’armée et se fait volontairement renvoyer pour se lancer dans une carrière d’écrivain. Ses poèmes ne rencontrant pas un fort succès, il travaille pour un journal. Peu à peu, il acquiert une notoriété, gagne un concours de nouvelles, et publie en 1845 « Le Corbeau ». Grâce à sa nouvelle renommée, il parvient à monter sa propre revue. Mais sa joie est bouleversée par la mort de sa compagne Virginia. Poe sombre dans l'alcoolisme. Il laissera derrière lui une série d'œuvres traduites par Baudelaire, et qui feront de lui le précurseur de tout un mouvement ainsi que du genre policier et fantastique.

SPIDEYS ALLT ANNAT ÄN VÄNSKAPLIGA KAMP MITT I STAN!Peter Parker kämpar ständigt för att hinna med skolan, vännerna och superhjältelivets allvar. När klasskompisen Flash Thompson börjar mobba honom, får Peter svårt att kontrollera sina krafter. Dessutom beter sig hans superhjältevänner underligt och ställer till med elände i New York City. Kan Peter sätta stopp för SUPERHJÄLTESKURKARNA?\"Med stora krafter följer ett stort ansvar!\" Följ med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man när han svingar sig runt i New Yorks gator och bekämpar brottslingar och superskurkar!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!

Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales och Peter Parker håller på att träna sina stridstekniker, men de måste avbryta träningen när det slemmiga monstret Venom dyker upp och förorsakar förödelse på gatorna. Nu testas verkligen hjältarnas samarbete!\"Med stora krafter följer ett stort ansvar!\" Följ med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man när han svingar sig runt i New Yorks gator och bekämpar brottslingar och superskurkar!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!

La primera novela de Victor Conde es un sentido homenaje a la space opera más desprejuiciada y gozosa. En ella acompañamos a su protagonista, una mujer artificial de juventud eterna que se enfrenta a corporaciones, piratas interestelares, acción y aventura a raudales en un entorno que nada tiene que envidiar a otras sagas galácticas.Víctor Conde es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1973. Se le considera uno de los renovadores del género fantástico en España, junto a autores como Rodolfo Martínez o Rafael Marín. Su obra, que toca tanto la fantasía como la ciencia ficción y el terror, le ha valido premios como el Minotauro, el Ignotus o el Kelvin.

Björn, Kim, Joshua, Paul y Roxanne han sido elegidos para convertirse en equilibristas de realidades. Los arcontes los someterán a duras pruebas físicas y psicológicas para que aprendan a sanar y equilibrar las simulaciones, las realidades alternativas, y conseguir su mejor versión. En su viaje tendrán que enfrentarse a cruentas guerras, a mundos carcomidos por el abuso de poder y a devastadores escenarios. En este universo donde coexisten multitud de realidades alternativas, la búsqueda del amor y la fe en sí mismos serán las armas más poderosas de los aspirantes a equilibristas. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.¿Serías capaz de guardar un secreto? ¿Qué harías si te dijera que la realidad que ves no es más que una simulación creada por seres superiores?, ¿o si te explicara que ni siquiera existe «la realidad», sino un conjunto de ellas que se entrecruzan y superponen entre sí? Este es el trasfondo de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan» de Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán, una trepidante aventura que atraviesa universos, realidades, épocas y a un puñado de personajes inolvidables.Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán (La Habana, 1980) es licenciado en Música por el Instituto Superior de Arte de Cuba y tiene dos másteres: uno en Dirección de Empresas y el segundo en Dirección Comercial, este último cursado en la EAE Business School. Ha vivido en Alemania y actualmente en España, donde trabaja en las áreas de desarrollo y gestión de negocios. Es el autor de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan», una saga de ciencia ficción sobre realidades alternativas.

Los equilibristas de realidades han vuelto. Equilibristas que se rebelan y pretenden aspirar a la trascendencia como luces creacionales; fusión de personalidades y cuerpos; superalmas y pandemias que arrasan realidades enteras a causa del odio más primitivo hacia la humanidad; sofisticadas drogas de diseño y un retorcido deseo de venganza son algunos de los ingredientes que componen la segunda entrega de «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan». Kim, Björn, Roxanne, Joshua, Ralf y el resto de los personajes se enfrentarán de nuevo a una aventura inesperada. ¿Serías capaz de guardar un secreto? ¿Qué harías si te dijera que la realidad que ves no es más que una simulación creada por seres superiores?, ¿o si te explicara que ni siquiera existe «la realidad», sino un conjunto de ellas que se entrecruzan y superponen entre sí? Este es el trasfondo de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan» de Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán, una trepidante aventura que atraviesa universos, realidades, épocas y a un puñado de personajes inolvidables.Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán (La Habana, 1980) es licenciado en Música por el Instituto Superior de Arte de Cuba y tiene dos másteres: uno en Dirección de Empresas y el segundo en Dirección Comercial, este último cursado en la EAE Business School. Ha vivido en Alemania y actualmente en España, donde trabaja en las áreas de desarrollo y gestión de negocios. Es el autor de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan», una saga de ciencia ficción sobre realidades alternativas.

La sed de venganza de Joshua contra Kim y Björn, y su ambición por convertirse en una luz divina podría desencadenar un desastre de proporciones astronómicas. Es el inevitable momento de conformar alianzas para sobrevivir.Los equilibristas de realidades han regresado para su última aventura y esta vez no existen las fronteras: un castillo en lo alto de un acantilado que funciona como hospital psiquiátrico; el planeta Piersus con su atmósfera rojiza y su núcleo de almas ancestrales, o una base militar subterránea en territorio estadounidense... Esta vez, el cosmos infinito será el escenario de la historia.¿Serías capaz de guardar un secreto? ¿Qué harías si te dijera que la realidad que ves no es más que una simulación creada por seres superiores?, ¿o si te explicara que ni siquiera existe «la realidad», sino un conjunto de ellas que se entrecruzan y superponen entre sí? Este es el trasfondo de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan» de Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán, una trepidante aventura que atraviesa universos, realidades, épocas y a un puñado de personajes inolvidables.Frank Hidalgo-Gato Durán (La Habana, 1980) es licenciado en Música por el Instituto Superior de Arte de Cuba y tiene dos másteres: uno en Dirección de Empresas y el segundo en Dirección Comercial, este último cursado en la EAE Business School. Ha vivido en Alemania y actualmente en España, donde trabaja en las áreas de desarrollo y gestión de negocios. Es el autor de la trilogía «El lugar donde los equilibristas descansan», una saga de ciencia ficción sobre realidades alternativas.

Des milliers d'années avant la naissance des grandes civilisations sédentaires, un peuple nomade de Mésopotamie fait la rencontre d'une forme de vie d'origine inconnue d'aspect géométrique et cristalline : les Xipéhuz. Extrêmement violents et se reproduisant en masse, les Xipéhuz attaquent quiconque pénètre leur territoire.Alors que les prières et les sacrifices humains sont inefficaces, un homme nommé Bakhoûn va livrer à lui seul une guerre contre ces cristaux pensants, à coups d'observation, de réflexion, et de logique.Ce roman est l'un des tout premiers récits de science-fiction. Publié 1887, il demeure d'une incroyable modernité et surprend par son caractère visionnaire. La religion cède place à ce qui deviendra la science.J.-H. Rosny aîné (1856-1940) est un des grands fondateurs de la science-fiction moderne. Né en Belgique, il poursuit des études en sciences. Il s’installe à Paris en en 1883 et publie ses premiers livres 1887 aux côtés de son frère. Tandis qu’il participe au Manifeste des Cinq qui critique Zola, il est à ses débuts influencé par le naturalisme. Rosny est l’un des premiers à écrire des romans préhistoriques (« Les Xipéhuz », « Vamireh », « La Guerre du feu »). Parmi ses ouvrages de science-fiction les plus connus comptent : « Un autre monde » (1895), « La Mort de la Terre » (1910), « La Force mystérieuse » (1913), « Les Navigateurs de l'infini » (1925).

In deze spannende surrealistische roman merken vijf willekeurige personen op een dag in de toekomst een merkwaardige geur op, een walm. Daar blijft het echter niet bij en de walm ontwikkelt zich tot een onverdraaglijke stank. Eerst zijn ze bang dat het om terrorisme gaat, of een milieuramp, en al snel gaan wetenschappers aan de slag om een verklaring te vinden voor de mysterieuze stank. Terwijl het zich over de wereld verspreidt als een epidemie worden de levens van de vijf personen steeds meer overhoop gehaald. Totdat ze tot een hele bijzondere conclusie komen over de oorzaak ervan...Bavo Dhooge is een veelgeprezen Vlaamse auteur die thrillers, science fiction, horror-, en ook kinderboeken schrijft. Hij studeerde Grieks en Latijn aan het Sint-Lievenscollege en Film & Televisie aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Gent. Hij was werkzaam als copywriter-scenarist en als freelance redacteur en recensent, onder meer voor het bekende weekblad HUMO.Na zijn debuut in 2001 met 'Spaghetti' is hij bekend geworden als de 'S-Express' vanwege 100 titels die beginnen met de letter 'S'. In 2015 verscheen zijn Amerikaanse debuut, 'Styx', waarvan de filmrechten werden verkocht aan Eyeworks. In 2021 viert hij zijn 20-jarig jubileum als schrijver, met 12 exclusieve titels waarvan er elke nieuwe maand gedurende het jaar een uit zal komen.

Рассказ Джека Лондона «Голиаф» - утопическая история о мире во всём мире. Возможно ли это? Способно ли человечество жить без войн, распрей и раздоров? Наступит ли когда-нибудь такое время, когда на всей нашей планете будет мир и счастье? Очень хотелось бы в это верить. Как себе представлял такую жизнь Джек Лондон – узнаете из рассказа.Джек Лондон (1876–1916) – американский писатель, журналист, военный корреспондент и общественный деятель. Наибольшую известность н получил как автор приключенческих рассказов и романов. Джек Лондон рано начал свою трудовую жизнь. Он обладал отважным характером. В возрасте семнадцати лет нанялся матросом на шхуну, отправлявшуюся к берегам Японии на ловлю котиков. Первое плавание дало Джеку Лондону много впечатлений, которые в дальнейшем легли в основу морских рассказов и романов. Автор около 20 романов и повестей и более 200 рассказов. Среди них «Морской волк», «Белый клык», «Мартин Иден», «Сердца трёх».

На дворе 2037 год. Мир изменился до неузнаваемости. В 2013 году пришла ужасная пандемия, которая стёрла практически всех людей с лица Земли. Заболевшие покрывались алой сыпью, затем бились в судорогах и умирали буквально в течение часа. Неведомый смертельный вирус назвали «алой чумой». В живых остались лишь небольшие группы людей, которые предоставлены сами себе. В постапокалиптическом мире нет места разуму или науке, а оставшиеся в живых впадают в «новое варварство»...Джек Лондон (1876–1916) был американским писателем, общественным деятелем, журналистом и военным корреспондентом.Ему выдалось непростое детство и довольно рано начатая самостоятельная трудовая жизнь. Несмотря на трудности и лишения, Джек Лондон стал всемирно известным и высокооплачиваемым автором приключенческих рассказов и романов. К наиболее известным произведениям относятся «Зов предков», «Морской волк» и «Белый клык». Сам автор определял свой стиль как «вдохновенный реализм, проникнутый верой в человека и его стремления».

Рассказ Джека Лондона «Неслыханное нашествие» - является своего рода пророчеством. Сюжет начинается с победы Японии в войне с Российской империей. Автор описывает альтернативную историю. Что было бы, если бы Китай не стал коммунистической страной, а в России не произошла революция? Хотя Лондон не мог об этом даже догадываться. Китай действительно начал мировую экспансию. Его население резко увеличилось. Но когда он добился своей мощи, потребовалось применение мощнейшего оружия. Чем же закончится этот рассказ?Джек Лондон (1876–1916) – американский писатель, журналист, военный корреспондент и общественный деятель. Наибольшую известность н получил как автор приключенческих рассказов и романов. Джек Лондон рано начал свою трудовую жизнь. Он обладал отважным характером. В возрасте семнадцати лет нанялся матросом на шхуну, отправлявшуюся к берегам Японии на ловлю котиков. Первое плавание дало Джеку Лондону много впечатлений, которые в дальнейшем легли в основу морских рассказов и романов. Автор около 20 романов и повестей и более 200 рассказов. Среди них «Морской волк», «Белый клык», «Мартин Иден», «Сердца трёх».

Sandoe e Harry Mac-Doil, due cacciatori di lontre appartenenti alla Compagnia russo-americana, partono per un viaggio spericolato dedicato all'esplorazione di una regione ancora del tutto ignota: il Polo Nord. A bordo di un prodigioso sottomarino, il Tamyr, gli uomini raggiungono l'agognata meta ma si ritrovano anche catapultati in un territorio ostile, popolato da bestie mai viste prima, dove il bianco accecante dei ghiacci rende praticamente impossibile orientarsi...'Al Polo Nord' è l'ennesima dimostrazione del poliedrico talento narrativo di Emilio Salgari, il papà di Sandokan.Emilio Salgari (1862-1911) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Prolificissimo autore di romanzi d'avventura, è noto soprattutto come il creatore del pirata Sandokan. Tra le sue opere più famose, ricordiamo i libri raccolti nel Ciclo dei Pirati della Malesia, tra cui le 'Tigri di Mompracem', e il Ciclo dei Corsari delle Antille, tra cui 'Il Corsaro Nero'.

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "Hypnos", "The Temple", "Nyarlathotep", "Unnamable" and "The Disinterment".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "The Outsider", "The Festival", "The Green Meadow", "He" and "Till A' the Seas". H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with sparse, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "From Beyond", "Cold Air", "The Moon-Bog", "The Music of Erich Zann" and "The Transition of Juan Romero".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "Ashes", "The Hound", "Two Black Bottles", "The Tree on the Hill" and "The Statement of Randolph Carter".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences. This volume contains six of his short stories: "Dagon", "The Tree", "The Evil Clergyman", "The Very Old Folk", "Pickman's Model" and "Azathoth".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences. This volume contains five of his short stories: "The Horror at Martin’s Beach", "The Nameless City", "The Ghost Eater", "The Crawling Chaos" and "The Doom that Came to Sarnath". It’s an essential collection for fans of otherworldly horror. H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

Mitro Tell heraa saarella, jonka han on saanut Yhteiskunnalta kayttoonsa. Taalla han voi hengittaa vapaammin - aluevalvontalennin lentaa saaren yli vain kerran kuukaudessa. Mitro on ollut hyva tyossaan tajuntakortistoijana, ja siksi han on saanut saaren kaltaisia vapauksia. Kaikki kuitenkin muuttuu, kun Mitro saa hankalan tyotehtavan. Vesitieteilija Auruksen tajunta on kadonnut, ja Mitron tehtavana on loytaa se. Aurus oli tottelematon tiedemies - onko Mitrolla minkaanlaisia mahdollisuuksia selvittaa Auruksen tapausta? Mita outoa Auruksen kuolemaan oikein liittyy?"e;Auruksen tapaus"e; on Jukka Pakkasen jannittava science fiction -romaani.-

Eletaan vuotta 2045. Salvatore della Santa on pieni poika, joka kiinnittaa opettajansa Matteo Marcolinin huomion. Isaton Salvatore ei ole niin kuin muut - hyvasydamisella Salvatorella on parantamisen lahja. Vahingoittuneet ja sairaat elaimet saavat uuden elaman pienen pojan kasissa. Kun Salvatore kasvaa, han saa opetuslapsia. Nuoren miehen elama alkaa muistuttaa epailyttavasti Jeesuksen elamaa - vaikka Salvatore tyoskenteleekin hiihtohissin hoitajana.-

Dick Sand est un jeune novice de quinze ans embarque a bord d'un baleinier. De retour de Nouvelle-Zelande, une chasse aux cetaces organisee par le capitaine tourne au desastre. Dick se retrouve aux commandes du Pilgrim avec pour equipage la femme de l'armateur, son jeune fils, et le cuisinier Negoro.Alors que Dick Sand croit mener l'embarcation en Amerique, le Pilgrim est detourne par Negoro jusqu'en Afrique ou un nouveau danger les attend : les esclavagistes...Ce roman d'apprentissage est un des recits le plus abouti et accessible de Jules Verne, et constitue un plaidoyer virulent contre l'esclavage.-

La habitación oscura es una de las primeras incursiones de Victor Conde en el terreno de la fantasía oscura y la ciencia ficcion, género del que ha llegado a ser un maestro. En ella seguiremos las aventuras de Dam Laivana, aventurero espacial encargado de viajar a un recóndito planeta en busca de una religiosa científica que ha encontrado la temible Cámara Oscura un artefacto tanto del mundo físico como de la mente que alberga un poder casi ilimitado. Sin embargo, el viaje de Dam Laivana no estará exento de peligros... Víctor Conde es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1973. Se le considera uno de los renovadores del género fantástico en España, junto a autores como Rodolfo Martínez o Rafael Marín. Su obra, que toca tanto la fantasía como la ciencia ficción y el terror, le ha valido premios como el Minotauro, el Ignotus o el Kelvin.

H. G. Wells wrote so vividly that this collection of short stories might as well have just been released.As the title suggests, this collection includes twelve stories and a final piece that is narrated in the form of a dream. While its carefully crafted built-up saves the best for last, all these stories are masterpieces and contain brilliant storylines authentic to Victorian science fiction.In "A Dream of Armageddon" – the collection’s crowning achievement – the protagonist engages in conversation with a stranger on a train who eagerly tells him about a series of dreams comprising exotic, futuristic places, teeming with sadness and romantic feelings for a beloved woman. This epic story has been adapted for theatre and radio.An interesting and nuanced collection showing the rare and rich talent of H. G. Wells.H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

What happens when you glimpse into the fourth dimension? You return forever changed as a mirror image.Glimpsing into a parallel world through a science experiment gone wrong, the schoolteacher Gottfried Plattner returns after nine days in inverted form to tell the story of exactly what he saw in what can best be described as the ‘Other-World’.The cult status Netflix show, Stranger Things, clearly found inspiration in the way Wells touch upon subjects like parallel worlds, encounters with anomalous semi-human creatures, life and afterlife, Wells’ story masterfully, but feebly lifts the veil between worlds to give the reader a sneak peak of what lies beyond.H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Don’t let yourself be fooled by the title..."A Modern Utopia" (1905) is a dystopian, prophetic, and horrific novel proving how Wells always was ahead of his time. Its hybrid character – blending fiction and non-fiction – gives it an almost postmodern quality, as it tells of a time-travel gone wrong that brings two travellers to a planet called Utopia, where their intellectual discussions and thoughts about what constitutes a perfect society are allowed to roam free.The world Wells depicts can easily be recognised in later dystopian masterpieces such as Aldous Huxley’s "Brave New World" and George Orwell’s "1984".H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Did H. G. Wells foresee World War One? Or was he just caught up in the frenzy over the recent invention of flying machines?With "The War in the Air" (1908) the frenzy around aircraft was at its peak. Wells simply couldn’t help himself but buy into the future. Balloons, heavier flying machines, zeppelins, and many more soar freely throughout this novel, offering a somewhat sinister peek into what the future may hold.This remarkably progressive book tells the story of the world focusing mostly on Bert Smallways (a minimised Wells self-portrait) who is, rather accidentally it seems, thrown into the middle of the story.A fast-paced, compelling, and futuristic novel perfect for sci-fi and steampunk enthusiasts.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Is it better to reign in hell than to serve in Heaven?Wells at his thoughtful best, "The Country of the Blind" (1904) is one of his best-known and most-anthologized short stories.The fable tells the story of a stranded mountaineer’s fateful discovery of a mythical village where everyone is blind only to realise that he can teach and rule them. But much to his dismay the villagers do not show any understanding of this fifth sense that is entirely unknown to them.This story poses many questions: Is there really any such thing as a handicap? How much are we willing to sacrifice for love?In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Or is he?H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

When Poe takes us to sea, we get sucked in.In "A Descent into the Maelstrom" (1841) Poe’s narrator recounts his horrific experience when he and his brother’s boat get sucked down in the world’s fastest moving current of water, the tumultuous maelstrom known as Moskenesstraumen.Constructed as a story within a story, "A Descent into the Maelström" is a beautiful and gripping tale about the rough life on the seven seas told in the manner of Coleridge’s "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."In 1980, the legendary American composer Philip Glass composed a much-praised 66-minute piece based on the short story.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

Celebrate the march of progress with this timeless sci-fi classic penned by a Victorian master."The Island of Doctor Moreau" (1896) depicts a castaway’s adventures on a hellish island. The mad scientist Moreau has created abominable human-like creatures through a series of inhumane experiments. This blasphemy soon spells his end.Praising the wonders and limitless possibilities of science and the imagination, Wells’ novel is a joyride in madness and horror. It is also filled with social and philosophical criticism of evolution, creation and the problematic relationship between man and nature. In many ways it is even more relevant today than on the day of its initial release.This novel is recommended reading to all fans of classic science fiction literature. This classic has been adapted countless times for virtually every medium, including a 1996 film starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.