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The Time Machine

Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
By H.G. Wells
Series: Evergreens
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a groundbreaking sci-fi novel where a Victorian inventor unveils his time-travelling device. Journeying to the distant future, he discovers a seemingly utopian society living above ground, while a darker reality lurks beneath. The story explores themes of time, evolution, and the consequences of technological advancements.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the possibilities of time travel and the exploration of future societies. This classic science fiction tale offers a thrilling adventure combined with deep reflections on human nature and societal progress. Its imaginative narrative and thought-provoking themes make it a timeless read for fans of the genre.

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The Time Machine

Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series of popular classics, this new edition includes pictures and an extensive section on Wells's life and works.

A classic science fiction story which inspired so many future novelists. It's here presented as part of the Alma Classics H.G. Wells collection

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A Victorian scientist and inventor creates a machine for propelling himself through time, and voyages to the year AD 802701, where he discovers a race of humanoids called the Eloi. Their gently indolent way of life, set in a decaying cityscape, leads the scientist to believe that they are the remnants of a once great civilisation.

He is forced to revise this assessment when he comes across the cave dwellings of threatening ape-like creatures known as Morlocks, whose dark underground world he must explore to discover the terrible secrets of this fractured society, and the means of getting back to his own time.

A biting critique of class and social equality as well as an innovative and much imitated piece of science fiction which introduced the idea of time travel into the popular consciousness, The Time Machine is a profound and extraordinarily prescient novel.

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The Time Machine is highly regarded for its imaginative and thought-provoking exploration of time travel. It's often praised for its visionary insights and engaging storytelling, allowing readers to reflect on human progress and societal evolution. Critics frequently highlight Wells's skill in melding scientific concepts with thrilling narrative elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496270

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

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Fiction General Fiction H.G. Wells Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Widely considered to be the father of science fiction, Herbert George Wells (1866–1946), or H.G. Wells as he is better known, was an innovative and prolific writer across many genres. His most famous works – such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds – are considered modern classics.

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