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In The War of the Worlds, mysterious Martians invade Earth, bringing advanced technology that threatens human existence. As chaos unfolds, a nameless protagonist witnesses the destruction and fights to survive in a world turned upside down. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the unknown, set against the backdrop of a thrilling invasion.
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This classic tale may captivate you if you're fascinated by thrilling narratives of alien invasions and humanity's resilience in the face of unimaginable threats. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the story explores timeless themes of survival and the unknown, making it a cornerstone of science fiction literature.

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The War of the Worlds

One of the most influential science-fiction novels, Wells' classic touches on interplanetary travel, evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and the fears and prejudices of Victorian times.

A stunning clothbound edition of Wells' science-fiction classic.

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A stunning clothbound edition of Wells' science-fiction classic.

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

From the planet of war they came to conquer the Earth...

The night after a shooting star is seen streaking across the sky, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common. Fascinated and exhilarated, the local people approach the mysterious object armed with nothing more than a white flag. But when gruesome alien creatures emerge armed with all-destroying heat-rays, their rashness turns rapidly to fear. As the rays blaze towards them, it soon becomes clear they have no choice but to flee - or die.

The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear...

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The War of the Worlds is celebrated for its timeless narration and sharp social commentary. Readers appreciate and admire the book's capacity to provide suspense and thought-provoking themes, making it both an engaging and reflective experience. Critics highlight Wells's skilful storytelling and vivid imagination as key factors in the novel's enduring appeal.

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ISBN: 9780241382707

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Brian Aldiss

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

H. G. Wells was a professional writer and journalist, who published more than a hundred books, including novels, histories, essays and programmes for world regeneration. Wells's prophetic imagination was first displayed in pioneering works of science fiction, but later he became an apostle of socialism, science and progress. His controversial views on sexual equality and the shape of a truly developed nation remain directly relevant to our world today. He was, in Bertrand Russell's words, 'an important liberator of thought and action'.

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