A definitive science fiction anthology that gathers visionary short stories probing the darker edges of technology, medicine, and human ambition. These early works of speculative fiction remain startlingly relevant, challenging our perspective on progress, ethics, and control and predicting the future outcome of today’s AI, automation, and engineered futures.
Each story can be read in a single sitting - and will stay with you forever.
This first volume features:
Each story can be read in a single sitting - and will stay with you forever.
This first volume features:
- E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops: a prophetic tale of civilisation’s dependence on technology.
Begum Rokeya's Sultana’s Dream: a pioneering feminist utopia powered by science and solar power.
Karel Capek's R.U.R.: the landmark play that introduced the word "robot."
Plus unsettling stories by H. G. Wells, Jack London, Florence McLandburgh, and Edgar Allan Poe.
Carefully curated, edited and introduced by D. N. Carter, this collection presents faithful texts with concise editorial notes - making gripping classic speculative fiction accessible and resonant to modern readers.
Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi, short story anthologies, and visionary speculative fiction, Unlocked Worlds is a thought-provoking companion for anyone fascinated by robots, medical ethics, and the cost of progress.
Genre: Science Fiction
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