Hidden Public Domain Science Fiction Gems

Below is a curated list of lesser‐known science fiction books in the public domain. These hidden gems span early to revolutionary works in sci‐fi, as taken from Source[1].
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

A pioneering mix of science fiction and Gothic horror about a scientist who creates life.[1]


The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

A novella exploring dual human nature through a doctor’s dangerous experiment.[1]


Anthem by Ayn Rand

A dystopian novella set in a collectivist future where individualism is forbidden, following Equality 7-251.[1]


The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

An early alien invasion tale featuring Martians and exploring human vulnerability in catastrophic conflict.[1]


The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

A time travel adventure where a traveler discovers future societies of the Eloi and Morlocks.[1]


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A creative narrative on life, death, and population control inspired by Shakespeare’s 'to be or not to be.'[1]


The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

A provocative tale of ethics and vivisection as a shipwrecked man discovers an island under a mad scientist.[1]


A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

A humorous time-travel novel where a modern American confronts medieval society with satirical flair.[1]


A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

An adventure on Mars featuring a Civil War veteran and exotic aliens that started the Barsoom series.[1]


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