Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition

1984, It Can't Happen Here, Brave New World, Meccania the Super-State, Lord of the World…

George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Sinclair Lewis, C. S. Lewis, Jack London, Yevgeny Zamyatin, Owen Gregory, Hugh Benson, H. G. Wells, Ignatius Donnelly, Ernest Bramah, Milo Hastings, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Francis Stevens, Anthony Trollope

• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Year: 2017
• eBook ISBN:
  9788027224982
• Subtopic: Science Fiction

The 'Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition' presents a rich tapestry of speculative fiction, capturing the existential undertones and critical social commentary inherent in the genre. This collection spans a diverse array of literary styles, from the bleak, industrial warnings in H.G. Wells's visions to the subdued chilling prophecies by Sinclair Lewis. Each piece within the anthology reflects a unique angle on dystopian themes, united by a common investigation into the fragility of freedom and the perils of an overreaching state. The anthology provides a panoramic view of early to mid-20th century dystopian literature, highlighting how these narratives have shaped and responded to readers' anxieties about their societies. The assemblage of authors like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, alongside less widely acknowledged yet pivotal contributors such as Francis Stevens and Milo Hastings, demonstrates a confluence of backgrounds united by their poignant critiques of societal trajectories. These authors, from varied nationalities and ideological leanings, reflect significant strands in literary and historical discourse, from anti-fascist writings to explorations of totalitarian regimes, making the anthology a comprehensive study in dystopian thought and its evolution. Readers of the 'Dystopia Boxed Set' are invited to explore a multifaceted dialogue between distinct yet harmoniously interwoven perspectives. This collection not only serves as an essential educational tool, delving deep into the ideological struggles of the 20th century, but also offers a continuing relevance as it echoes contemporary concerns about governance and societal ethics. For anyone interested in the evolution of dystopian literature or in understanding the undercurrents that have shaped modern narrative on societal control, this anthology provides an invaluable compendium of key texts that are as enlightening as they are engaging.

Table of contents

• Dystopia Boxed Set: 18 Dystopian Classics in One Edition
• Table of Contents
• 1984 (George Orwell)
• Animal Farm (George Orwell)
• Brave New World (Aldous Huxley)
• It Can't Happen Here (Sinclair Lewis)
• That Hideous Strength (C. S. Lewis)
• Iron Heel (Jack London)
• We (Yevgeny Zamyatin)
• Meccania the Super-State (Owen Gregory)
• Lord of the World (Hugh Benson)
• When The Sleeper Wakes (H. G. Wells)
• The Time Machine (H. G. Wells)
• The First Men in the Moon (H. G. Wells)
• Caesar's Column (Ignatius Donnelly)
• The Secret of the League (Ernest Bramah)
• City of Endless Night (Milo Hastings)
• Looking Further Backward (Arthur Dudley Vinton)
• The Heads of Cerberus (Francis Stevens)
• The Fixed Period (Anthony Trollope)