The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of H. G. Wells in One Volume (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The War of The Worlds, In the Abyss, The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man…By H. G. Wells
Length98h 57m
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The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of H. G. Wells in One Volume gathers the foundational romances through which Wells helped define modern science fiction: time travel, biological experimentation, invisibility, alien invasion, and cosmic voyage become instruments for philosophical inquiry. Written in lucid, energetic prose, these narratives combine Victorian realism with speculative daring, situating extraordinary events within recognizable social worlds. Their power lies not merely in invention, but in Wells's habit of turning fantasy into critique—of empire, class complacency, scientific hubris, and human exceptionalism. H. G. Wells, trained in science under the influence of Thomas Henry Huxley and shaped by late-Victorian debates over evolution, socialism, and technological progress, wrote from a uniquely modern vantage point. His early poverty, education, and political commitments gave urgency to his fiction's recurring concern with inequality and the unstable future of civilization. These novels reflect both fascination with scientific possibility and suspicion of humanity's moral preparedness to wield it. This volume is essential for readers seeking the origins of speculative literature as a serious intellectual form. It is recommended to admirers of science fiction, Victorian literature, political allegory, and imaginative prose that remains startlingly relevant.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length98 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 14, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6THE TIME MACHINE (pt. 1)
7THE TIME MACHINE (pt. 2)
8THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
9BOOK ONE THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS (pt. 1)
10BOOK ONE THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS (pt. 2)
11BOOK TWO THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS (pt. 1)
12BOOK TWO THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS (pt. 2)
13THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU (pt. 1)
14THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU (pt. 2)
15THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 1)
16THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 2)
17THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 3)
18THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 1)
19THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 2)
20THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 3)
21THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 4)
22WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 1)
23WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 2)
24WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 3)
25WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 4)
26The Shape of Things To Come
27Book the First Today and Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration Dawns (pt. 1)
28Book the First Today and Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration Dawns (pt. 2)
29Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 1)
30Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 2)
31Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 3)
32Book the Third The World Renascence: The Birth of the Modern State (pt. 1)
33Book the Third The World Renascence: The Birth of the Modern State (pt. 2)
34Book the Fourth The Modern State Militant
35Book the Fifth The Modern State in Control of Life
36THE FOOD OF THE GODS
37BOOK I THE DAWN OF THE FOOD (pt. 1)
38BOOK I THE DAWN OF THE FOOD (pt. 2)
39BOOK II THE FOOD IN THE VILLAGE
40BOOK III THE HARVEST OF THE FOOD (pt. 1)
41BOOK III THE HARVEST OF THE FOOD (pt. 2)
42IN THE DAYS OF THE COMET
43BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 1)
44BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 2)
45BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 3)
46BOOK THE SECOND THE GREEN VAPORS
47BOOK THE THIRD THE NEW WORLD
48A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 1)
49A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 2)
50A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 3)
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