The Time Machine + The Invisible Man + The War of the Worlds
By H. G. Wells
Length14h 57m
About this audiobook
H. G. Wells's trilogy, comprising *The Time Machine*, *The Invisible Man*, and *The War of the Worlds*, offers a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that interrogates the human condition through the lens of science and morality. Each narrative is a masterclass in literary style, blending vivid storytelling with sharp social commentary, showcasing Wells's deft command of the genre. *The Time Machine* explores the consequences of social stratification in a future world, while *The Invisible Man* delves into themes of isolation and the perils of unchecked ambition. *The War of the Worlds* serves as a poignant reflection on imperialism and human survival amidst extraterrestrial chaos, employing an exciting yet disquieting prose that remains resonant in contemporary discussions of technology and society. H. G. Wells, often revered as the father of science fiction, was influenced by the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An education in biology and economics underpinned his writing, infusing his works with a critical examination of science, progress, and their implications for humanity. His visionary ideas were not only prescient but also aimed at provoking thought on ethical dimensions of scientific advancements during his era. This collection is essential for readers who seek to understand the roots of modern science fiction. Wells's ability to weave complex themes within thrilling narratives invites readers to ponder deeper questions about society, humanity, and progress. Engaging and thought-provoking, this anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of literature, science, and philosophy.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length14 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
37Chapter 23 In Drury Lane
2I
38Chapter 24 The Plan That Failed
3II
39Chapter 25 The Hunting of the Invisible Man
4III
40Chapter 26 The Wicksteed Murder
5IV
41Chapter 27 The Seige of Kemp’s House
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6V
42Chapter 28 The Hunter Hunted
7VI
43The Epilogue
8VII
44Part 1 - The Coming of the Martians
9VIII
45Chapter 1 The Eve of the War
10IX
46Chapter 2 The Falling Star
11X
47Chapter 3 On Horsell Common
12XI
48Chapter 4 The Cylinder Opens
13XII
49Chapter 5 The Heat Ray
14EPILOGUE
50Chapter 6 The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road
15Chapter 1 The Strange Man’s Arrival
51Chapter 7 How I Reached Home
16Chapter 2 Mr. Teddy Henfrey’s First Impressions
52Chapter 8 Friday Night
17Chapter 3 The Thousand and One Bottles
53Chapter 9 The Fighting Begins
18Chapter 4 Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger
54Chapter 10 In the Storm
19Chapter 5 The Burglary at the Vicarage
55Chapter 11 At the Window
20Chapter 6 The Furniture That Went Mad
56Chapter 12 What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton
21Chapter 7 The Unveiling of the Stranger
57Chapter 13 How I Fell in with the Curate
22Chapter 8 In Transit
58Chapter 14 In London
23Chapter 9 Mr. Thomas Marvel
59Chapter 15 What Had Happened in Surrey
24Chapter 10 Mr. Marvel’s Visit To Iping
60Chapter 16 The Exodus from London
25Chapter 11 In the “Coach and Horses”
61Chapter 17 The “Thunder Child”
26Chapter 12 The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
62Part 2 - The Earth Under the Martians
27Chapter 13 Mr. Marvel Discusses His Resignation
63Chapter 1 Under Foot
28Chapter 14 At Port Stowe
64Chapter 2 What We Saw from the Ruined House
29Chapter 15 The Man Who Was Running
65Chapter 3 The Days of Imprisonment
30Chapter 16 In the “Jolly Cricketers”
66Chapter 4 The Death of the Curate
31Chapter 17 Dr. Kemp’s Visitor
67Chapter 5 The Stillness
32Chapter 18 The Invisible Man Sleeps
68Chapter 6 The Work of Fifteen Days
33Chapter 19 Certain First Principles
69Chapter 7 The Man on Putney Hill
34Chapter 20 At the House In Great Portland Street
70Chapter 8 Dead London
35Chapter 21 In Oxford Street
71Chapter 9 Wreckage
36Chapter 22 In The Emporium
72Chapter 10 The Epilogue
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