Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
182 science fiction books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best science fiction classics to read in English as a learner?
The best science fiction classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Threlkeld's Daughter, This One Problem and Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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Level C1Science FictionPygmalion's SpectaclesStep into a groundbreaking invention that transforms dreams into vivid reality, where a mysterious professor offers a device that immerses you fully in a story—sight, sound, taste,…
Level C1Science FictionPossessedIn a New York gathering charged with eerie prophecies and occult séances, a fiercely beautiful woman wrestles with forbidden desires and a tragic marriage, while unseen forces and…
Level C1Science FictionPolaris of the SnowsIn an isolated Arctic refuge, a young man named Polaris confronts the haunting death of his father and the chilling wilderness that surrounds him, as howling dogs and relentless wi…
Level C1Science FictionPolaris and the Goddess GlorianIn the frozen Antarctic wilderness, Polaris Janess embarks on a perilous journey to rescue a lost kingdom of ancient Greeks threatened by vanishing volcanic fires.
Level C1Science FictionPharaoh's Broker: Being the Very Remarkable Experiences in Another World of Isidor WernerA prominent Chicago broker vanishes mysteriously after a final plunge in the wheat market, leaving behind a strange steel rocket and a cryptic farewell.
Level C1Science FictionPellucidarA chance discovery of a mysterious telegraph instrument buried in the Sahara sparks a thrilling journey beneath the earth’s surface, where hidden worlds and unimaginable adventures…
Level C1Science FictionPastoral AffairOn a desolate Arabian island, Colonel Glinka searches for the elusive Sidi Doctor Stephens amid wary locals and harsh landscapes, uncovering a strange microcosm where survival and…
Level C1Science FictionOut of MindAmid bureaucratic tensions and compulsory vacations, a mysterious and little-known planet called Nirva beckons with secrets hidden beneath its idyllic surface, challenging a rigid…
Level C1Science FictionOlga RomanoffIn a future where aerial fleets dominate and tyrants threaten global peace, a secret brotherhood rises to challenge oppression.
Level C1Science FictionOff on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary SpaceA sudden cosmic collision sweeps a diverse group of people onto a comet, transforming it into a strange new home with air, water, and fragments of Earth.
Level C1Science FictionNordenholt's MillionAs society faces an impending catastrophe, a successful industrialist with a background in engineering is drawn into a mysterious scientific crisis through an enigmatic figure whos…
Level C1Science FictionNew Bodies for OldEight skeptical friends gather for a séance that unexpectedly summons a mysterious message predicting a future writer's fate.
Level C1Science FictionMizora: A Prophecy: A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera ZarovitchA Russian aristocrat defies fate and societal expectations by embarking on a daring, unprecedented journey to Mizora—a mysterious civilization shaped by advanced science and ideal…
Level C1Science FictionMiss Ludington's SisterA young woman’s vibrant youth is shattered by a devastating illness that leaves her disfigured and isolated, forcing her to confront a life overshadowed by loss and fading memories…
Level C1Science FictionMinos of SardanesAmidst a cataclysmic volcanic eruption in the Antarctic, a daring crew races against time through ice and fire toward Sardanes, where the fate of a nation hangs in the balance.
Level C1Science FictionMicromegasA towering philosopher from Sirius embarks on a cosmic journey to Saturn, challenging earthly perspectives with wit and wisdom.
Level C1Science FictionMercia, the astronomer royal: A romanceIn a future where peace is enforced by the terrifying power of science, women rise to claim their rightful place alongside men, challenging centuries of inequality and forging a ne…
Level C1Science FictionMeleagerA mysterious metal cylinder discovered in the Andes contains a manuscript written in English, revealing the strange disappearance of its author.
Level C1Science FictionMaza of the MoonA determined inventor risks everything to win a million-dollar prize by launching the first projectile to touch the moon, harnessing revolutionary atomic power and cutting-edge tec…
Level C1MysteryMaster of His FateIn a vibrant London club where art, science, and literature mingle, Julius Courtney captivates with his restless curiosity and enigmatic presence.
Level C1Science FictionLumenAfter death, the soul awakens to a new existence beyond the physical, where memories fade and consciousness shifts like a dream.
Level C1Science FictionLucian's True HistoryEmbark on a wild voyage beyond reality where satire meets cosmic adventure, as a sharp-witted narrator encounters strange worlds, colossal creatures, and legendary figures in a fan…
Level C1Science FictionLord of the WorldBeneath a future London transformed by technological marvels and political upheaval, a trio of men confronts a world where socialism, materialism, and the decline of traditional fa…
Level C1Science FictionLooking Backward, 2000 to 1887A man born in 1857 awakens in the year 2000 to find a society transformed by equality and shared prosperity, challenging his 19th-century beliefs about class, wealth, and the meani…
Level C1Science FictionLimanoraA man awakens in a dazzling, otherworldly chamber of shimmering architecture and mysterious materials, surrounded by endless vistas of fields and sea.
Level C1Science FictionLast and first menA visionary exploration of humanity’s distant future unfolds through myth and imagination, portraying the rise and fall of civilizations as they confront the limits of their ideals…
Level C1Science FictionJason, Son of JasonIn a world where death is just a gateway, a physician's astral travels lead him to a distant planet and a mysterious twin soul who challenges the boundaries of life, spirit, and re…
Level C1Science FictionIs That You Xeluchli?Two curious observers break the rules on a galactic tour and discover a fledgling civilization on the brink of collapse.
Level C1Science FictionIn the year 2889In a dazzling 29th-century world where humanity harnesses infinite energy and aerial travel reigns, a pioneering newspaper revolutionizes journalism by delivering news through spok…
Level C1Science FictionIn the Year Ten ThousandIn a distant future where humans communicate through thought, an ancient man reveals to a boy the strange and brutal past of humanity—when books, war, and crude art shaped a world…
Level C1Science FictionIn the Wrong Paradise, and Other StoriesA fiercely devout missionary confronts the clash between rigid faith and ancient pagan customs in a series of tales where civilization’s gaze meets the untamed spirit of the natura…
Level C1Science FictionIn the Days of the CometAs a comet approaches Earth, a man reflects on a transformative event he calls the Great Change—an upheaval that reshapes society and challenges the boundaries between past and fut…
Level C1Science FictionIn Search of the UnknownAn ex-government official takes on a new role managing exotic waterfowl at a New York zoological garden, where a mysterious letter hints at the existence of a legendary, supposedly…
Level C1Science FictionHistory of a World of Immortals without a GodA bitter misanthrope and surgeon turned traveler, Gervaas Van Varken abandons his profession to explore the East, seeking answers in a world where immortality reigns without divine…
Level C1Science FictionHarilekAmid the rugged landscapes of Central Asia, a soldier’s mysterious diary reveals encounters with enigmatic tribes, mystical lands, and shadowy figures, blurring the line between ha…
Level C1Science FictionGulliver of MarsA disillusioned Navy lieutenant crosses paths with a mysterious, otherworldly stranger who collapses in the streets of New York, setting off a surreal adventure that will challenge…
Level C1Science FictionGods of the NorthIn a frozen wasteland where brutal clans clash and gods linger in shadows, a lone warrior named Amra confronts a mysterious, enchanting woman whose allegiance—and power—defy the ha…
Level C1Science FictionG-r-r-r...!In a cloister steeped in piety, Brother Ambrose seethes with hatred for the sanctimonious and lustful Brother Lorenzo, whose false devotion and secret vices drive Ambrose to desper…
Level C1Science FictionFrom the Earth to the moon; and, round the moonInventors of colossal artillery in post-war Baltimore redirect their genius toward an audacious new venture: launching a projectile to the moon.
Level C1Science FictionFriend IslandAmid a fierce sea storm, a tough sea-woman recalls her harrowing last voyage aboard the sturdy turbine-powered Shouter, where disaster strikes and survival depends on courage and u…
Level C1Science FictionFreudian SlipWhen the Earth vanishes beneath his feet, Herman Raye faces a surreal reality where solid ground is replaced by invisible voids and the familiar world dissolves into eerie nothingn…
Level C1Science FictionFoundling on VenusOn a hostile, divided Venus where survival is brutal and hope scarce, a mysterious toddler found abandoned in the mud holds a secret that could change the fate of its fractured col…
Level C1Science FictionForbidden flightA daring crew of young space explorers defies official warnings to embark on a forbidden mission beyond the known universe, risking everything to uncover the mysteries of distant p…
Level C1Science FictionFive Weeks in a Balloon: Or, Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three EnglishmenThree Englishmen embark on a daring aerial expedition across Africa in a revolutionary balloon, navigating unknown landscapes and encountering thrilling adventures that challenge t…
Level C1Science FictionFacing the FlagIn a secluded North Carolina sanitarium, a brilliant yet mentally troubled inventor named Thomas Roch is confined, his genius shadowed by madness.
Level C1Science FictionEqualityA man from 1887 awakens in the year 2000 to find a society transformed by equality, where private wealth has vanished and all work serves the common good.
Level C1Science FictionEly's Automatic HousemaidFed up with unreliable cooks, a man invests in Harrison Ely’s groundbreaking invention: an electric, automatic housemaid designed to revolutionize domestic life.
Level C1Science FictionEdison's Conquest of MarsEarth lies in ruins after a devastating Martian invasion, but a determined band of scientists, led by the ingenious Thomas Edison, races to uncover the secrets of the alien war mac…