Great Classic Science Fiction

Great Classic Science Fiction

By various authors, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, ...(+5) Lester del Rey, Fritz Leiber, Philip K. Dick, Frank Herbert, and James Schmitz
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This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science-fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories.

This collection includes the following stories:

  • "The Door in the Wall" by H. G. Wells-A man must choose between the rationality of science and the magic of imagination.
  • "All Cats Are Gray" by Andre Norton-A down-on-his-luck spaceman and a mysterious woman and her cat take off to explore and bring back a derelict ship said to hold great treasure.
  • "A Martian Odyssey" by Stanley G. Weinbaum-A four-man crew lands on Mars and makes a startling discovery.
  • "Victory" by Lester del Rey-A victorious captain returns to his home planet after an alien war and finds that victory has a very steep price.
  • "The Moon Is Green" by Fritz Leiber-On post-apocalyptic Earth, a woman comes face-to-face with humanity exposed to catastrophe.
  • "The Winds of Time" by James H. Schmitz-When the spaceship is battered by an unknown force, the pilot has to investigate-and what he finds could alter his life forever.
  • "The Defenders" by Philip K. Dick-Years after nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union has contaminated the Earth's surface, soldier robots continue the fight on humanity's behalf.
  • "Missing Link" by Frank Herbert-Lewis Orne is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into "native" trouble on the planet Gienah III.