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Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.

Eleven essential classics in one volume This volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas published between 1929 and 1964, containing eleven great classics. No anthology better captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field. Published in 1973 to honor...

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

High in the Ecuadorian Andes, a sighted mountaineer named Núñez tumbles into a secluded valley where, for generations, every inhabitant has been blind. Convinced that his vision will make him ruler—after all, ‘in the country of the blind, the one‑eyed man is king’—he discovers a...

In a dim antique shop in Seven Dials, Mr Cave stumbles upon a peculiar crystal egg. Beneath its polished surface lies a window to a distant world—a landscape of winged beings under two small moons. H.G. Wells’ brilliant tale quietly captures the wonder and solitude of peering across the void...

On a dusky English train, a man with a white face confesses the dreams that are killing him: night after night he wakes into another life, centuries ahead, as Hedon—a powerful statesman who abandons duty for the intoxicating pleasures of Capri and the woman he loves. When he refuses a final...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Country of the Blind is a single-story audiobook of H. G. Wells's classic short fiction, presented here in English and narrated by an AI voice. In a remote valley cut off from the outside world, an unexpected visitor comes upon a society shaped...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. El país de los ciegos es una colección de un solo relato del escritor británico H. G. Wells, narrada en español con voz de inteligencia artificial. El relato que la compone, El país de los ciegos, es un clásico de la ciencia ficción y la...

Winter Wedderburn longs for something remarkable to happen. His comfortable life offers little excitement, so he pours his attention into orchids and dreams of discovering a specimen unlike anything known to science. Then an unidentified orchid begins to thrive in his greenhouse. Its strange...

Sidney Davidson has not vanished, and he has not gone mad in any ordinary way. His body remains in England, helpless among friends who can touch him, guide him, and speak to him. But his eyes show him another place entirely: a lonely shore, a ship offshore, penguins moving across the rocks, and...

Unheimliches für die dunkle Jahreszeit: Die neue Hörbuch-Playlist für schaurige Stunden. Mit Geschichten von Edward Lytton-Bulwer, Alexander Puschkin, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fjodor Dostojewski, Gustave Flaubert, H. G. Wells, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Nikolai Gogol, Theodor Storm, Stefan Zweig...

The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. It is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle. This work is an early example of the Dying Earth subgenre.The Time Machine has since been adapted into two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It has also indirectly inspired many more ...

On a freezing February day, a stranger emerges from out of the gray to request a room at a local provincial inn. Who is this out-of-season traveler? More confounding is the thick mask of bandages obscuring his face. Why does he disguise himself in this manner and keep himself hidden away in his...

The Time Machine by HG Wells is about an English scientist who entertains guests for dinner every week. One day, he tells them that time is a navigable fourth dimension, displaying a little model of a time machine. At dinner the following week, he entertains the guests with a remarkable tale. Having moved far into the future, he encounters the lovely garden world of the childlike Eloi and the brutal Morlocks who live underground.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Five is the fifth instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Five features 14 essential works that reach across Europe, America, and Russia - from Twain to Dostoyevsky to Austen - to bring together some of the most influential authors of the 18th and 19th century. Read by a cast of incredible narrators, this is a chance to expand your listening by going deeper into some of your favourite authors' works and find your new favourite piece of classic literature.

Journey into the realm of speculative adventure and scientific curiosity with themes of time travel and societal reflection. This collection delves into the intricate dance between technology and human nature, exploring what it means to traverse the boundaries of time. Each week, our podcast presents a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of perspectives, eras, and narrative styles. From futuristic visions to philosophical inquiries, these stories invite listeners to expand their understanding of the world and their place within it. Tune in for a fresh exploration every week, ...

Shipwrecked in the South Pacific, Edward Prendick thinks he’s been rescued - until he sets foot on Noble’s Isle. Deep within the jungle, the brilliant but disgraced biologist Dr. Moreau plays God, conducting horrific vivisection experiments to carve wild beasts into human form. As...

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.