Jules Verne (1828-1905) stands as one of the pioneering figures in the annals of science fiction literature. Born in the French port city of Nantes, Verne cultivated a lifelong fascination with travel and technological innovation, elements that would later become hallmarks of his writing. He embarked upon a law career, but the siren call of literature lured him from the legal path to become a prodigious storyteller, whose imaginative narratives were grounded in the scientific knowledge of his time. Verne”s opus includes ”Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1864), ”Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” (1870), and ”Around the World in Eighty Days” (1873), each a testament to his visionary scope and influence on the speculative fiction genre. Though the book title ”The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time” does not directly correlate to a specific work by Verne, it evokes the descriptive sentiment widely held regarding his oeuvre. His prose, often categorized under the ”extraordinary voyages” series, not only entertained but also educated his readers about the world”s possibilities, blending adventure with pedagogy in a narrative style that was both engaging and enlightening. Verne”s novels have been translated into countless languages, making him one of the most translated authors in history and earning him the moniker of ”the Father of Science Fiction” along with H.G. Wells. His literary legacy endures in the hearts and minds of readers and writers who continue to be inspired by his visionary perspective on humanity”s potential.
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Gertrude Barrows Bennett & Francis Stevens: THE HEADS OF CERBERUS (Dystopian Classic)
What would you do if inhaling a mysterious dust transports you to a future totalitarian Philadelphia in 2118 AD where you are face to face with the mythical and ferocious three headed dog Cerberus? W …
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H. G. Wells & Abraham Merritt: LOST WORLDS: Ultimate Sci-Fi Boxed Set
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H. G. Wells & Abraham Merritt: Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
Enjoy this meticulously edited SF Collection, jam-packed with space adventures, dystopian apocalyptic tales and the greatest sci-fi classics: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The I …
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Jules Verne & H. G. Wells: SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories
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Jules Verne & H. G. Wells: SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics encapsulates an extraordinary roster of pioneering works that sculpted the sci-fi landscape. Featuring an as …
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H. G. Wells & Abraham Merritt: The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition
Spanning centuries, ’The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition’ emerges as a seminal anthology that traverses the varied terrains of science fiction. The works selected for this collection not only sh …
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H. G. Wells & Abraham Merritt: The Lost World Classics – Ultimate Collection
The ’Lost World Classics – Ultimate Collection’ assembles a profound repertoire of speculative and fantastic literature, showcasing an exceptional range of literary styles from the pioneering edges o …
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Gertrude Barrows Bennett & Francis Stevens: The Heads of Cerberus
’The Heads of Cerberus’ curated by Gertrude Barrows Bennett, also known by her pseudonym Francis Stevens, emerges as a landmark collection, melding early 20th-century speculative fiction with rich, p …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time
The Greatest Sci-Fi Books of All Time’ is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the vast expanses of speculative fiction, enveloping readers in a cosmos where the boundaries of imagination are cea …
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Jules Verne & George MacDonald: The Tales of Lost Worlds
The Tales of Lost Worlds brings together a curated selection of speculative fiction, uniting the pioneering spirits of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and their illustrious contemporaries in a single anthol …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories od Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds
The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories of Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds stands as a monumental anthology that spans the breadth and depth of science fiction literature. Compiled with wor …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories od Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
The ’Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales’ is a monumental anthology that spans a wide arc of speculative fiction’s history, showcas …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories
The ’SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection: 140+ Intergalactic Adventures, Dystopian Novels, Lost World Classics & Post-Apocalyptic Stories’ anthology presents an unparalleled journey through the imagi …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
The ’SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics’ represents a monumental assembly of works that chart the evolution and diversity of science fiction li …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition
The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition assembles an unparalleled anthology, encapsulating the full breadth and diversity of science fiction from its embryonic stages in the 19th century to its more …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics is a monumental anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of speculative fiction. This collection boasts …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition
The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition is an unparalleled anthology that showcases an impressive array of speculative fiction narratives, from the pioneering adventures of interstellar exploration …
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories od Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures & Lost World Classics
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Jules Verne & Mark Twain: SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Collection
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Gertrude Barrows Bennett: Claimed!
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Abraham Merritt & Edward Bellamy: Tales of Time Warps: 20 Sci-Fi Classics
Tales of Time Warps: 20 Sci-Fi Classics is an enthralling anthology of groundbreaking time-travel and speculative fiction that explores humanity’s imagination across eras. Each tale in this collectio …
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