{"product_id":"9788418765230","title":"THE BEST SCIENCE FICTION STORIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE BEST SCIENCE FICTION STORIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together a selection of classic science fiction tales by some of the most influential authors in the genre. The reader will find stories that explore everything from extraterrestrial encounters and impossible technologies to parallel worlds and monsters born of the imagination. Works by Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edward Page Mitchell, and Edward Bellamy, among others, make up a volume that invites reflection on the unknown and questions the limits of human reason. A journey through the questions that science fiction has posed since its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles classic stories that address the fundamental themes of science fiction: the possibility of extraterrestrial life, technological advances that surpass human understanding, space exploration, and the existence of alternative realities. Each story, written by pioneering authors of the genre, presents a distinct vision of what might lie beyond current knowledge. The selection seeks to offer a representative sample of fantastic literature from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combining Lovecraft's cosmic horror with the speculative narrative of Mitchell and Bellamy, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters with extraterrestrial beings and monsters of unknown origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFuturistic technology and its implications for humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of parallel worlds and alternative dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conquest of space and the limits of science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFear of the unknown and the fragility of human reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the origins of science fiction and classic fantastic literature. It is ideal for those who wish to discover the foundational stories of the genre, written by authors like Lovecraft or Conan Doyle, and for those seeking a varied anthology that combines horror, scientific speculation, and adventure. It is also suitable for literature students who want to explore the first manifestations of science fiction as a literary genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of classic science fiction stories, carefully chosen for their historical and literary relevance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover or rediscover pioneering authors of the genre, such as Edward Page Mitchell or Edward Bellamy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic view of the themes and concerns that shaped science fiction from its beginnings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort stories that allow for agile and varied reading, ideal for getting to know different styles and narrative approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to reflect on unanswered questions and the limits of human knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: LOVECRAFT, H. P.; CONAN DOYLE, ARTHUR; PAG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION, CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THE BEST STORIES OF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 265 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is of interest to lovers of classic science fiction for bringing together fundamental authors of the genre in a single volume. The selection of stories, focused on the pioneers of fantastic literature, offers a representative sample of the concerns and themes that marked the beginnings of science fiction. Its paperback format and moderate length make it a practical option for those who wish to get started in the genre or expand their knowledge of its origins. A book that fulfills its purpose of presenting the best of classic science fiction in an accessible edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408550191451,"sku":"9788418765230","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841876523.jpg?v=1781865171","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418765230","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}