The Consolidator (Fantasy Classic)

The Consolidator (Fantasy Classic)

Author: Daniel Defoe

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-05-05

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 8075831853

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The Consolidator or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon is a satirical novel that mixes fantasy with political and social satire. The narrator travels to the moon mostly to get a dispassionate and crushingly granular view of recent and contemporary British political history. The consolidator is a mean of transport that is used to get to the moon – a chariot with two feathered winged creatures, each of them representing the houses of parliament. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.


The Consolidator - Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon (Fantasy Classic)

The Consolidator - Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon (Fantasy Classic)

Author: Daniel Defoe

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2016-07-31

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 8026867521

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Consolidator - Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon (Fantasy Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Consolidator or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon is a satirical novel that mixes fantasy with political and social satire. The narrator travels to the moon mostly to get a dispassionate and crushingly granular view of recent and contemporary British political history. The consolidator is a mean of transport that is used to get to the moon – a chariot with two feathered winged creatures, each of them representing the houses of parliament. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.


The Memoirs of a Midget (World's Classics Series)

The Memoirs of a Midget (World's Classics Series)

Author: Walter de la Mare

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-26

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13:

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Memoirs of a Midget is a surrealistic novel and told in the first person by Miss M., who is playfully referred to as "Midgetina" by her faithless friend, Fanny. Hers is the story of a person who, though at home in nature and literature, is physically, spiritually, and intellectually out of place in the world. Notwithstanding her stature Miss M.'s intellect is large and her perceptions preternaturally sharp. Most of the book's narrative covers the events of the twelve-month period between Miss M.'s twentieth and twenty-first years as she attempts to make her way in the world alone after the death of her parents. The book was published to high praise in 1921 and in that year received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Rebecca West later included Memoirs of a Midget on a list of the "best imaginative productions of the last decade in England".


The Consolidator by Daniel Defoe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

The Consolidator by Daniel Defoe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Author: Daniel Defoe

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1788776518

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Consolidator by Daniel Defoe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Daniel Defoe’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Defoe includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Consolidator by Daniel Defoe - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Defoe’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles


Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 1483

ISBN-13: 1626868190

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Blast off into the unknown with this collection of ten classical works of science fiction and fantasy. Long before we ventured into outer space or explored the most remote regions of the planet, writers have spun stories of what might lie in those unknown worlds, or what awaits humanity in the future. Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of ten novels and short stories that blazed the trail for the popular genre. Works by acclaimed authors such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, and H. P. Lovecraft will transport the reader to distant places and times—and set the imagination ablaze!


Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

Author: Stephen Brennan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 1940456045

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The stories of Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne paved the way for the fantastic science fiction literature that we all enjoy today. However, full appreciation of these contemporary works is impossible without an understanding of their literary roots. Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories is a wonderful collection, comprising excerpts and short stories from some of the most beloved writers of all time. While many readers have only a cursory knowledge of these works, having either heard about them or skimmed through them, they will now be able to have this entire collection in the palm of their hands. Included in this comprehensive collection are famous writers spanning multiple centuries, including: • Edgar Allan Poe • H. G. Wells • Mark Twain • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Jules Verne • Jack London • Mary Shelley • And many more Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories offers not only a front-row seat to the creation of the famous science fiction and fantasy genres, but also insight on where the great sci-fi minds of today got their inspiration. With the help of Stephen Brennan, this collection is one that all fans of George A. Romero, Max Brooks, and Stephen King should have on their bookshelves. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.


Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

Author: R. Reginald

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 0941028763

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.


SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories

SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-19

Total Pages: 10727

ISBN-13:

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The 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories' anthology presents an unparalleled journey through the imagination of some of literature's most visionary minds. With a rich diversity of narrative styles, this collection spans the gamut from early speculative tales to proto-science fiction and full-blown intergalactic sagas. The anthology encapsulates an array of overarching themes, including human resilience in the face of unknown cosmos, dystopian societies as a reflection of our own, and the timeless quest for knowledge beyond the earthly confines. Each story, whether it's a lost world classic or a post-apocalyptic scenario, serves as a standalone masterpiece while contributing to the volume's cohesive exploration of humanity's place in the universe. The esteemed roster of authors, including pioneers like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells alongside literary giants such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, brings together a multiplicity of backgrounds and perspectives. This assembly underscores rich, historical, and cultural undertones influencing the science fiction genre, from Enlightenment-era optimism about human progress to 20th-century anxieties about technological advancement and its implications. The anthology resonates with major literary movements, revealing the evolution of speculative fiction through diverse narrative lenses. 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection' is an essential compendium for readers eager to explore the breadth and depth of the science fiction realm. It offers an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the speculative wonders and imaginative worlds crafted by a constellation of authors whose collective vision transcends time and space. This anthology not only celebrates the legacy of science fiction as a genre but also serves as an educational tool, inviting readers to contemplate the myriad ways in which literature mirrors, critiques, and shapes our understanding of the future. Embarking on this literary odyssey promises a rich dialogue with the past, present, and potential futures of human civilization.


The Foundation Pit

The Foundation Pit

Author: Andrei Platonov

Publisher: ISCI

Published: 2022-03-01

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13:

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Written at the height of Stalin's first "five-year plan" for the industrialization of Soviet Russia and the parallel campaign to collectivize Soviet agriculture, Andrei Platonov's The Foundation Pit registers a dissonant mixture of utopian longings and despair. Furthermore, it provides essential background to Platonov's parody of the mainstream Soviet "production" novel, which is widely recognized as one of the masterpieces of twentieth-century Russian prose. In addition to an overview of the work's key themes, it discusses their place within Platonov's oeuvre as a whole, his troubled relations with literary officialdom, the work's ideological and political background, and key critical responses since the work's first publication in the West in 1973.


The Greatest SF Classics

The Greatest SF Classics

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 12904

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited Sci-Fi collection: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Invisible Man... Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth 20.000 Leagues under the Sea... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Last Man Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Jack London: Iron Heel The Scarlet Plague... R. L. Stevenson: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She William H. Hodgson: The Night Land... Edgar Allan Poe: Some Words with a Mummy Mellonta Tauta... H. P. Lovecraft: The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs Edward Bellamy: Looking Backward: 2000–1887 Equality... Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court George Orwell: 1984 Animal Farm Aldous Huxley: Brave New World Sinclair Lewis: It Can't Happen Here Yevgeny Zamyatin: We Owen Gregory: Meccania the Super-State Margaret Cavendish: The Blazing World Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels William Morris: News from Nowhere Samuel Butler: Erewhon Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race James Fenimore Cooper: The Monikins Charlotte Gilman: Herland... Hugh Benson: Lord of the World Fred M. White: The Doom of London Ignatius Donnelly: Caesar's Column Ernest Bramah: The Secret of the League Arthur D. Vinton: Looking Further Backward Robert Cromie: The Crack of Doom Anthony Trollope: The Fixed Period Cleveland Moffett: The Conquest of America Richard Jefferies: After London Milo Hastings: City of Endless Night Francis Stevens: The Heads of Cerberus Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Stanley G. Weinbaum: Stories from the Solar System Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon H. Beam Piper: Terro-Human Future History Paratime Police Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool... Edgar Wallace: The Green Rust... Otis Adelbert Kline: Venus Trilogy Mars Series Malcolm Jameson: Captain Bullard Series C. S. Lewis: Space Trilogy Garrett P. Serviss: Edison's Conquest of Mars... Arthur Conan Doyle: Professor Challenger Francis Bacon: New Atlantis C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Three Go Back