Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Below are books about monsters, aliens, and adventure! I chose only the most recognizable titles from before the 1920s (mostly from the 1800s) and I am sure you will notice that HG Wells & Jules Verne both have two selections each in this poll since their books were most widely recognized in this genre from this time period.Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. something that has come to be considered one of the best of its kind, is an example of excellence, & has been popular for a long time.'įor this poll, after much toil and discussion, we have decided to stick to old books which are less mind-bendy like the utopian books and more creature oriented. ' Classic Novel' is defined in many ways. June 2016 Read: For June, we will dive in to the past and read some of the first stories ever to be considered Science Fiction. Wells, is often referred to as the 'Father of Science Fiction'.more His prominent novels have been made into films. He is the second most translated author of all time, behind Agatha Christie. Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before navigable aircraft and practical submarines were invented, and before any means of space travel had been devised. He is best known for his novels Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Jules Gabriel Verne was a French author who pioneered the genre of science-fiction. Wells, is often referred to as the 'Father of Science Fiction'.

Jules verne 20000 leagues under the sea