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The Time Machine

By H. G. Wells
Series: Collins Classics
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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells follows a visionary scientist and inventor who creates a machine enabling him to travel through time. Venturing far into the future, he encounters new societies and discovers the eventual fate of humanity. The novel explores themes of class struggle, evolution, and the impact of time on civilisation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the concepts of time travel and speculative fiction. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of human society through the eyes of a time traveller who ventures far into the future. Its blend of adventure and philosophical themes makes it a compelling read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction.

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The Time Machine

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In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul me back . . . You can scarce imagine how nauseatingly inhuman they looked – those pale chinless faces and great, lidless, pinkish-grey eyes!

An English scientist regales his dinner guests with the tale of his travels to the year 802,701, where he discovers that the human race has evolved into two distinct societies. The Eloi, elegant and peaceful yet lacking spirit, are terrorised by the sinister, light-fearing Morlocks, who live underground, surrounded by industry. And when his time machine mysteriously vanishes, the scientist must descend to the realm of the Morlocks in order to find his only hope of escape.

H. G. Wells is considered a founding father of modern science fiction, coining the term ‘time machine’ and popularising the idea of time travel in literature.

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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is celebrated for its rich blend of human and historical interest, with Wells' visionary foresight into technological advancements and societal changes. Reviewers praise Wells' ability to juxtapose the impossible with human emotion and experience, highlighting his skill in maintaining the authenticity of human nature amidst fantastical scenarios. Esteemed authors and critics recognise Wells as a pioneering figure in science fiction, with high regard for his profound impact on the genre.

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ISBN: 9780008190033

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction H.G. Wells Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science & Nature Series: Collins Classics

About the Author

Herbert George Wells's (1866-1946) career as an author was fostered by a childhood mishap. He broke his leg and spent his convalescence reading every book he could find. Wells earned a scholarship at the Norman School of Science in London. Wells's "science fiction" (although he never called it such) was influenced by his interest in biology. H. G. Wells gained fame with his first novel, The Time Machine (1895). He followed this with The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War Of The Worlds (1898).

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