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
About this audiobook
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
33Book the Third The World Renascence: The Birth of the Modern State (pt. 2)
2Introduction
34Book the Fourth The Modern State Militant
3Author Biography
35Book the Fifth The Modern State in Control of Life
4Historical Context
36THE FOOD OF THE GODS
5Synopsis (Selection)
37BOOK I THE DAWN OF THE FOOD (pt. 1)
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6THE TIME MACHINE (pt. 1)
38BOOK I THE DAWN OF THE FOOD (pt. 2)
7THE TIME MACHINE (pt. 2)
39BOOK II THE FOOD IN THE VILLAGE
8THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
40BOOK III THE HARVEST OF THE FOOD (pt. 1)
9BOOK ONE THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS (pt. 1)
41BOOK III THE HARVEST OF THE FOOD (pt. 2)
10BOOK ONE THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS (pt. 2)
42IN THE DAYS OF THE COMET
11BOOK TWO THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS (pt. 1)
43BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 1)
12BOOK TWO THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS (pt. 2)
44BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 2)
13THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU (pt. 1)
45BOOK THE FIRST THE COMET (pt. 3)
14THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU (pt. 2)
46BOOK THE SECOND THE GREEN VAPORS
15THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 1)
47BOOK THE THIRD THE NEW WORLD
16THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 2)
48A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 1)
17THE INVISIBLE MAN (pt. 3)
49A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 2)
18THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 1)
50A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 3)
19THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 2)
51A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 4)
20THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 3)
52A MODERN UTOPIA (pt. 5)
21THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (pt. 4)
53THE WAR IN THE AIR (pt. 1)
22WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 1)
54THE WAR IN THE AIR (pt. 2)
23WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 2)
55THE WAR IN THE AIR (pt. 3)
24WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 3)
56THE WAR IN THE AIR (pt. 4)
25WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES (pt. 4)
57THE WAR IN THE AIR (pt. 5)
26The Shape of Things To Come
58THE CHRONIC ARGONAUTS
27Book the First Today and Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration Dawns (pt. 1)
59IN THE ABYSS
28Book the First Today and Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration Dawns (pt. 2)
60THE STAR
29Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 1)
61THE CRYSTAL EGG
30Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 2)
62Analysis
31Book the Second The Days After Tomorrow: The Age of Frustration (pt. 3)
63Reflection
32Book the Third The World Renascence: The Birth of the Modern State (pt. 1)
64Memorable Quotes
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The Invisible Man (Complete Edition) (Annotated)H. G. Wells7h 27m$2 · $0.00
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The First Men in the MoonH. G. Wells8h 48m$1 · $0.00
Tales of the UnexpectedH. G. Wells8h 47m$2 · $0.00
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Core’s AttackS.E. Smith5h 57m$17
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The Quantum ChainNick Jones12h 59m$23
Thud!Terry Pratchett12h 29m$8 · $0.00
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Science Fiction & Fantasy CollectionH. P. Lovecraft16h 32m$2 · $0.00
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The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë Sisters (Annotated)Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë204h 15m$2 · $0.00
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