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The War of the Worlds

By H.G. Wells
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores the sudden invasion of Earth by Martians. As they unleash their superior technology on humanity, society is thrown into chaos. The narrative follows the struggle for survival in the face of seemingly insurmountable alien forces, posing profound questions about civilisation and humanity's place in the universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by classic science fiction tales of alien invasions and the impact on humanity. It delves into themes of survival, human resilience, and societal collapse, all set against a vivid portrayal of a Martian invasion that challenges the very fabric of human civilisation.

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The War of the Worlds

The classic tale of an alien invasion of Earth from the pen of the father of modern SF, with an introduction by Adam Roberts - now adapted for TV by the BBC, airing Autumn 2019!

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COMING TO BBC ONE IN AUTUMN 2019!

No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's...

So begins H. G. Wells' classic novel in which Martian lifeforms take over planet Earth. As the Martians emerge, they construct giant killing machines - armed with heatrays - that are impervious to attack. Advancing upon London, they destroy everything in their path. Everything, except the few humans they collect in metal traps.

Victorian England is a place in which the steam engine is state-of-the-art technology and powered flight is just a dream. Mankind is helpless against the killing machines from Mars, and soon the survivors are left living in a new stone age.

And don't miss the authorised sequel to The War of the Worlds: The Massacre of Mankind by Stephen Baxter.

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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is celebrated as a work of art with enduring relevance, described as a classic exploration of scientific ambition leading to downfall. It positions Wells as a pioneering figure in science fiction, often compared to Shakespeare in his imaginative prowess and narrative impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473218024

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 208

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Fiction General Fiction H.G. Wells Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. He was awarded a first-class honours degree in biology and resumed teaching but had to retire after a kick from an ill-natured pupil afflicted his kidneys. He worked in poverty in London as a crammer while experimenting in journalism and stories. It was with THE TIME MACHINE (1895) that he had his real breakthrough.

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