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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.
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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
1I
37Chapter 24 The Plan That Failed
2II
38Chapter 25 The Hunting of the Invisible Man
3III
39Chapter 26 The Wicksteed Murder
4IV
40Chapter 27 The Seige of Kemp’s House
5V
41Chapter 28 The Hunter Hunted
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6VI
42The Epilogue
7VII
43Part 1 - The Coming of the Martians
8VIII
44Chapter 1 The Eve of the War
9IX
45Chapter 2 The Falling Star
10X
46Chapter 3 On Horsell Common
11XI
47Chapter 4 The Cylinder Opens
12XII
48Chapter 5 The Heat Ray
13EPILOGUE
49Chapter 6 The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road
14Chapter 1 The Strange Man’s Arrival
50Chapter 7 How I Reached Home
15Chapter 2 Mr. Teddy Henfrey’s First Impressions
51Chapter 8 Friday Night
16Chapter 3 The Thousand and One Bottles
52Chapter 9 The Fighting Begins
17Chapter 4 Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger
53Chapter 10 In the Storm
18Chapter 5 The Burglary at the Vicarage
54Chapter 11 At the Window
19Chapter 6 The Furniture That Went Mad
55Chapter 12 What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton
20Chapter 7 The Unveiling of the Stranger
56Chapter 13 How I Fell in with the Curate
21Chapter 8 In Transit
57Chapter 14 In London
22Chapter 9 Mr. Thomas Marvel
58Chapter 15 What Had Happened in Surrey
23Chapter 10 Mr. Marvel’s Visit To Iping
59Chapter 16 The Exodus from London
24Chapter 11 In the “Coach and Horses”
60Chapter 17 The “Thunder Child”
25Chapter 12 The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
61Part 2 - The Earth Under the Martians
26Chapter 13 Mr. Marvel Discusses His Resignation
62Chapter 1 Under Foot
27Chapter 14 At Port Stowe
63Chapter 2 What We Saw from the Ruined House
28Chapter 15 The Man Who Was Running
64Chapter 3 The Days of Imprisonment
29Chapter 16 In the “Jolly Cricketers”
65Chapter 4 The Death of the Curate
30Chapter 17 Dr. Kemp’s Visitor
66Chapter 5 The Stillness
31Chapter 18 The Invisible Man Sleeps
67Chapter 6 The Work of Fifteen Days
32Chapter 19 Certain First Principles
68Chapter 7 The Man on Putney Hill
33Chapter 20 At the House In Great Portland Street
69Chapter 8 Dead London
34Chapter 21 In Oxford Street
70Chapter 9 Wreckage
35Chapter 22 In The Emporium
71Chapter 10 The Epilogue
36Chapter 23 In Drury Lane
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