The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
By H. G. Wells
Length8h 28m
About this audiobook
In 'The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth,' H. G. Wells intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of science, nature, and the human condition through the lens of speculative fiction. The novel examines the consequences of a revolutionary substance, a transformative food capable of stimulating vast growth in living beings. Through vivid descriptions and rich dialogue, Wells constructs a cautionary tale that critiques human ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding scientific experimentation, positioning the story within the burgeoning intellectual climate of the late 19th century, marked by rapid industrialization and advances in science. H. G. Wells, a titan of early science fiction, was profoundly influenced by the social and scientific upheavals of his time. Born in 1866, he navigated a world rife with technological innovation, which fueled his imagination and concern for societal progress. Wells's keen insights into human behavior, coupled with his formal education in biology, catalyzed the creation of this novel, prompting readers to consider what might unfold in the pursuit of knowledge unchecked by moral considerations. 'The Food of the Gods' is highly recommended for readers intrigued by the interplay between science and ethics. Wells's masterful storytelling invites a profound reflection on the responsibilities accompanying technological advancements, making it a timeless read for anyone interested in the moral quandaries of scientific discovery.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I. — THE DAWN OF THE FOOD.
39VII.
2I.
40I.
3II.
41II.
4III.
42III.
5IV.
43IV.
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6I.
44V.
7II.
45BOOK III. — THE HARVEST OF THE FOOD.
8“ALFRED NEWTON SKINNER.”
46I.
9III.
47II.
10IV.
48III.
11V.
49IV.
12VI.
50V.
13VII.
51I.
14VIII.
52II.
15I.
53III.
16II.
54IV.
17III.
55“I!”
18IV.
56V.
19V.
57I.
20VI.
58II.
21VII.
59III.
22VIII.
60T;
23I.
61TU;
24II.
62TUP;
25III.
63TUPPER’S TONIC WINE FOR VIGOUR.
26IV.
64BEAUTY SOAP.
27V.
65TANKER’S YELLOW PILLS.
28VI.
66T U P P....
29I.
67IV.
30II.
68I.
31III.
69II.
32BOOK II — THE FOOD IN THE VILLAGE.
70III.
33I.
71IV.
34II.
72I.
35III.
73II.
36IV.
74III.
37V.
75THE END.
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