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Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. H. G. Wells, as he is universally known, is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in “The Land Ironclads” - part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television. Amongst his writings are dozens of short stories; some are very well known, others less so.
When planning this collection, Raconteurs sought stories that we enjoyed ourselves and which embody the range of H. G. Wells’s imagination and talent. This collection of 13 short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you - and leave you wanting to hear more.
H. G. Wells’s Short Stories - Volume One is produced by Raconteurs in partnership with Spoken Realms and includes:
- “The Magic Shop” - read by James Gillies
- “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” - read by Nigel Patterson
- “The Door in the Wall” - read by Greg Wagland
- “The Man Who Could Work Miracles” - read by Malk Williams
- “The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham” - read by Tim Bruce
- “The Diamond Maker” - read by Liam Gerrard
- “Miss Winchelsea’s Heart” - read by Helen Lloyd
- “A Moonlight Fable” - read by James Gillies
- “The Red Room” - read by Nigel Patterson
- “The Star” - read by Greg Wagland
- “The Land Ironclads” - read by Malk Williams
- “The Jilting of Jane” - read by Tim Bruce
- “The Cone” - read by Liam Gerrard
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This wonderful collection of 18 short stories includes work by some of literature's most treasured names, including Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Oscar Wilde, and many more. This superlative treasury includes "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe; "A Piece of String" by Guy Le Maupassant; "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin; "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf; "Nuns at Lunch" by Aldous Huxley, and many more!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another great selection of stories
- De Adeliese Baumann en 02-04-13
De: Edgar Allan Poe, y otros
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The Best Mystery Stories of the Year: 2021
- De: Lee Child - editor and introduction, Otto Penzler - series editor
- Narrado por: Matt Godfrey, Emily Sutton-Smith
- Duración: 14 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 232
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 206
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 203
Lee Child selects the 20 best mystery short stories of the year, including tales by Stephen King, Sara Paretsky, and many more. Under the auspices of New York City's legendary mystery fiction specialty bookstore, The Mysterious Bookshop, and aided by Edgar Award-winning anthologist Otto Penzler, international best seller Lee Child has selected the 20 most suspenseful, most confounding, and most mysterious short stories from the past year, collected now in one entertaining volume.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very disappointing collection.
- De STEFANY C. en 11-27-21
De: Lee Child - editor and introduction, y otros
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Gogmagog
- The Chronicles of Ludwich
- De: Jeff Noon, Steve Beard
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Duración: 11 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
The Nysis is unlike any other river. Mysteries unfold with each port of call. Not many can navigate these channels; not many know of its whirlpools and sandbanks, of the ravenous creatures that lurk beneath the surface. Cady used to have the necessary knowledge and the powers of spectral navigation, but her glory days are well behind her now. This might well be her final journey.
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3 out of 5 stars
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fantastic world
- De Eric Levanduski en 04-14-24
De: Jeff Noon, y otros
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The H G Wells BBC Radio Collection
- Dramatisations and Readings Including the Time Machine, The War of the Worlds & Other Science Fiction Classics
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Amy Hoggart, Bernard Cribbins, Bill Nighy, y otros
- Duración: 29 h y 12 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 17
H. G. Wells wrote dozens of novels and short stories and is often called the 'father of science fiction'. Here we collect together the works of H. G. Wells as broadcast on BBC Radio. With full-cast dramatisations of novels including The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, Ann Veronica, The First Men in the Moon and The Wonderful Visit; plus readings of The Invisible Man, Love and Mr Lewisham and several short stories including The Inexperienced Ghost and In the Abyss.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- De Colin Husband en 07-17-23
De: H. G. Wells
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Classic American Short Stories, Volume 1
- De: William Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, Edith Wharton, y otros
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 4 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 210
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 119
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 121
Unlike the other arts, American literature has been a powerful, influential, and leading aspect of American culture. By turns sedate and mercurial and possessing a moral mind set of various social values, the American short story reveals in its pages the psyche of a growing, sprawling nation whose sense of destiny has always been larger than life. Here are seven masterpieces that will make you smile, make you frown, and leave you pondering the mystery that surrounds the soul of a great nation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully performed!
- De James en 07-08-05
De: William Faulkner, y otros
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Great Classic Stories
- 22 Unabridged Classics
- De: Alphonse Daudet, Saki, Oscar Wilde
- Narrado por: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
- Duración: 7 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 372
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 303
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 301
A treasure-chest of the written and spoken word, this collection is read by brilliant actors who make this audio anthology a genuine treat for the listener.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great Stories (Abridged by Audible)
- De Kendrick en 12-15-08
De: Alphonse Daudet, y otros
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Great Classic Stories II
- De: Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce, Mark Twain, y otros
- Narrado por: Simon Vance, Kate Fenton, Stephen R. Thorne, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 196
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 158
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 157
This wonderful collection of 18 short stories includes work by some of literature's most treasured names, including Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Oscar Wilde, and many more. This superlative treasury includes "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe; "A Piece of String" by Guy Le Maupassant; "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin; "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf; "Nuns at Lunch" by Aldous Huxley, and many more!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another great selection of stories
- De Adeliese Baumann en 02-04-13
De: Edgar Allan Poe, y otros
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The Best Mystery Stories of the Year: 2021
- De: Lee Child - editor and introduction, Otto Penzler - series editor
- Narrado por: Matt Godfrey, Emily Sutton-Smith
- Duración: 14 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 232
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 206
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 203
Lee Child selects the 20 best mystery short stories of the year, including tales by Stephen King, Sara Paretsky, and many more. Under the auspices of New York City's legendary mystery fiction specialty bookstore, The Mysterious Bookshop, and aided by Edgar Award-winning anthologist Otto Penzler, international best seller Lee Child has selected the 20 most suspenseful, most confounding, and most mysterious short stories from the past year, collected now in one entertaining volume.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very disappointing collection.
- De STEFANY C. en 11-27-21
De: Lee Child - editor and introduction, y otros
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Gogmagog
- The Chronicles of Ludwich
- De: Jeff Noon, Steve Beard
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Duración: 11 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
The Nysis is unlike any other river. Mysteries unfold with each port of call. Not many can navigate these channels; not many know of its whirlpools and sandbanks, of the ravenous creatures that lurk beneath the surface. Cady used to have the necessary knowledge and the powers of spectral navigation, but her glory days are well behind her now. This might well be her final journey.
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3 out of 5 stars
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fantastic world
- De Eric Levanduski en 04-14-24
De: Jeff Noon, y otros
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The H G Wells BBC Radio Collection
- Dramatisations and Readings Including the Time Machine, The War of the Worlds & Other Science Fiction Classics
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Amy Hoggart, Bernard Cribbins, Bill Nighy, y otros
- Duración: 29 h y 12 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 17
H. G. Wells wrote dozens of novels and short stories and is often called the 'father of science fiction'. Here we collect together the works of H. G. Wells as broadcast on BBC Radio. With full-cast dramatisations of novels including The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, Ann Veronica, The First Men in the Moon and The Wonderful Visit; plus readings of The Invisible Man, Love and Mr Lewisham and several short stories including The Inexperienced Ghost and In the Abyss.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- De Colin Husband en 07-17-23
De: H. G. Wells
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Classic American Short Stories, Volume 1
- De: William Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, Edith Wharton, y otros
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 4 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 210
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 119
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 121
Unlike the other arts, American literature has been a powerful, influential, and leading aspect of American culture. By turns sedate and mercurial and possessing a moral mind set of various social values, the American short story reveals in its pages the psyche of a growing, sprawling nation whose sense of destiny has always been larger than life. Here are seven masterpieces that will make you smile, make you frown, and leave you pondering the mystery that surrounds the soul of a great nation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully performed!
- De James en 07-08-05
De: William Faulkner, y otros
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Great Classic Stories
- 22 Unabridged Classics
- De: Alphonse Daudet, Saki, Oscar Wilde
- Narrado por: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
- Duración: 7 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 372
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 303
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 301
A treasure-chest of the written and spoken word, this collection is read by brilliant actors who make this audio anthology a genuine treat for the listener.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great Stories (Abridged by Audible)
- De Kendrick en 12-15-08
De: Alphonse Daudet, y otros
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Great Classic Stories III
- 22 Unabridged Classics
- De: Herman Melville, Kate Chopin, Willa Cather, y otros
- Narrado por: Gerard Doyle, Bronson Pinchot
- Duración: 7 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 153
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 127
A great new collection of classic short fiction, brilliantly read by a selection of narrators. Includes the following stories: "The Lightening-Rod Man" by Herman Melville, "One of the Missing" by Ambrose Bierce, "The Leopard Man's Story" by Jack London, "Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte, "The New Catacomb" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "A Pair of Silk Stockings" by Kate Chopin, "My Watch" and "The Widow's Protest" by Mark Twain, "An Ideal Family" by Kate Mansfield, "A Painful Case" by James Joyce, "Small Fry" by Anton Chekhov, and more!
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1 out of 5 stars
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WARNING- It is missing half of the stories!
- De Mountain man en 12-06-21
De: Herman Melville, y otros
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The Birthday of the World
- And Other Stories
- De: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Narrado por: Christina Moore
- Duración: 14 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 73
Ursula K. Le Guin has enthralled fans with her imagination, clarity, and moral vision. The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and five Hugo and five Nebula Awards, this renowned writer has created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves. Now, in The Birthday of the World, this gifted artist returns to these worlds in eight brilliant short works, including a never-before-published novella, each of which probes the essence of humanity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Only worth it for Paradises Lost
- De DEC en 10-27-21
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Lavinia
- De: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Narrado por: Alyssa Bresnahan
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 377
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 285
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 287
Highly acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin lends a resonant voice to a pivotal yet often overlooked character of Vergil's The Aeneid. Born into peace and freedom, Lavinia is stunned to learn that she will be the cause of a great war - or so the prophecies and omens claim. Her fate is sealed, however, when she meets a man from Troy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinatingly well written
- De Kennet en 03-11-09
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The Short Story Collection
- Classic Short Stories
- De: Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Anton Chekov
- Narrado por: Frank Muller, George Guidall
- Duración: 1 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The classic old time stories, and lovely narrations.
- De Anonymous User en 02-15-25
De: Stephen Crane, y otros
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The Outline of History
- Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Bernard Mayes
- Duración: 44 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 78
Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H. G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement. Convinced that humanity needed to awaken to the instability of the world order and remember lessons from the past, the author of science-fiction classics set out to write about history. Wells hoped to remind mankind of its common past, provide it with a basis for international patriotism, and guide it to renounce war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it
- De Eric en 05-07-15
De: H. G. Wells
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The Found and the Lost
- The Collected Novellas of Ursula K. Le Guin
- De: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Narrado por: Alyssa Bresnahan, Jefferson Mays
- Duración: 34 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 422
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 372
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 374
Every novella by Ursula K. Le Guin, an icon in American literature, collected for the first time - and introduced by the legendary author - in one breathtaking volume. Ursula K. Le Guin has won multiple prizes and accolades, from the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to the Newbery Honor, Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and PEN/Malamud awards. She has had her work collected over the years but never as a complete retrospective of her longer works.
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2 out of 5 stars
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You gotta be kidding me.
- De Spam en 07-02-19
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The Best Short Stories 2024
- The O. Henry Prize Winners
- De: Amor Towles - editor, Jenny Minton Quigley - editor
- Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini, Kristen DiMercurio, Blair Young, y otros
- Duración: 13 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7
The prestigious annual story anthology, featuring prize-winning stories by Kate DiCamillo, Jess Walter, Dave Eggers, Allegra Goodman, Jai Chakrabarti, Francisco Gonzalez, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fine collection of short stories
- De Michael en 02-25-25
De: Amor Towles - editor, y otros
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, y otros
- Duración: 27 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,329
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,042
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,029
Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Largely enjoyable.
- De lk en 06-24-19
De: H. G. Wells
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My Favorites
- A Collection of Short Stories
- De: Ben Bova
- Narrado por: Ben Bova, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Alex Hyde-White, y otros
- Duración: 9 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 152
Exploring the boundaries of the genre, Bova not only writes of spaceships, aliens, and time travel in most of his titles, but also speculates on the beginnings of science fiction in “Scheherazade and the Storytellers,” as well as the morality of man in “The Angel’s Gift.” Stories such as “The Café Coup” and “We’ll Always Have Paris” dip into speculative historical fiction, asking questions about what would happen if someone could change history for the better. This expansive collection is a key addition for Bova fans and sci-fi lovers alike!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Collection Of Sci-Fi
- De kutzkai en 07-06-22
De: Ben Bova
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Great Classic Science Fiction
- Eight Unabridged Stories
- De: Stanley G. Weinbaum, Lester Del Rey, Fritz Leiber, y otros
- Narrado por: Simon Vance, Barbara Rosenblat, Nick Sullivan, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 565
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 482
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 476
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.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great authors, good stories
- De Joel D Offenberg en 09-07-10
De: Stanley G. Weinbaum, y otros
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The Best American Short Stories 2023
- De: Min Jin Lee, Heidi Pitlor
- Narrado por: Laura Copland, Jeena Yi, Pascale Armand, y otros
- Duración: 14 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 13
“Without stories, we cannot live well,” shares guest editor Min Jin Lee, describing how storytelling affects and nurtures readers. The Best American Short Stories 2023 features twenty pieces of short fiction that reflect a world full of fractured relationships, but also wondrous hope. A lifelong friendship may become a casualty of the Russia-Ukraine war. Rejected by his lover, a man seeks to reconcile with his family. Twitter users miraculously muster enough empathy to help a lost cat find a forever home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Great Year of Shorts
- De Michael en 01-18-24
De: Min Jin Lee, y otros
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The Egg and Other Stories
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis, Christy Romano, R.C. Bray
- Duración: 1 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,178
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,127
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,109
Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pretty decent collection
- De Chantal Noordeloos en 09-23-20
De: Andy Weir