Three imaginative novellas by masters of sci-fi and fantasy, exploring ancient inventions, dystopian futures, and dark dreams.
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Three imaginative novellas by masters of sci-fi and fantasy, exploring ancient inventions, dystopian futures, and dark dreams.
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Each of the three tales of imagination in this book is by a master of the art, and in each there is incident and invention enough to surpass most full-length novels. 'Envoy Extraordinary' by William Golding tells of a barbarian genius who arrives in ancient Rome with three inventions—and the results are appalling. 'Consider Her Ways' by John Wyndham transforms a woman in a manless world. 'Boy in Darkness' by Mervyn Peake follows a boy after an insubordinate escape from the Castle, brought by the...
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in dark fantasy settings; some disturbing imagery in 'Boy in Darkness'.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor religious undertones in 'Boy in Darkness' with diabolical imagery.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Moderate occult themes in 'Boy in Darkness' with dark, ritualistic elements.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on technology and society in 'Envoy Extraordinary'.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of cruelty and suffering in dystopian and dark fantasy settings.
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