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The Time Machine (Legend Classics)

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The Time Machine (Legend Classics) by H. G. Wells explores the journey of an unnamed protagonist known as the Time Traveller, who invents a device allowing him to explore various future epochs. Through his adventures, he discovers a future divided into the delicate Eloi and the mysterious Morlocks, leading to profound reflections on the nature of humanity and society’s evolution. This seminal work blends science fiction with social commentary, showcasing Wells' pioneering imagination.
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You might enjoy this classic work of fiction if you have an interest in exploring thought-provoking ideas about time travel and the nature of humanity. This book invites you on an imaginative journey through time, challenging your perceptions of progress and civilisation. Fans of science fiction and readers who enjoy stories that blend adventure with philosophical insights will find it particularly appealing.

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The Time Machine (Legend Classics)

The Time Machineis considered one of the best science-fiction novel of all time and the first to popularize the concept of a time machine a term coined by Wells.

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A brilliant scientist constructs a machine that allows him to journey into the future. He travels to the year AD 802,701 where he discovers that humanity has evolved into two separate races: the beautiful vegetarian Eloi people who live purposeless lives and the terrifying carnivorous Morlocks who live underground. After barely escaping the Morlocks, the time-travelling scientist has to make yet another trip even further into the future.

The Time Machine is considered one of the best science-fiction novels of all time and the first to popularise the concept of a time machineβ€”a term coined by Wells.

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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is celebrated for its innovative concept and gripping narrative. Critics appreciate its timeless exploration of themes like the evolution of society and the passage of time. The novel is often praised for its imaginative detail and the way it invokes a sense of wonder about future possibilities, while also offering a critique of the social issues of Wells's own era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787198449

Publisher: Legend Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Legend Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 40g

Pages: 288

About the Author

H. G. Wells was a prolific author and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. He is best remembered for his science fiction novels, and is considered a founding father of the genre. His most notable works include The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds. He died in 1946.

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