When the Sleeper Wakes
Awakening in a Futuristic Dystopia: A Tale of Wealth, Technology, and Class Struggle in H. G. Wells' Classic Science Fiction NovelBy H. G. Wells
Length9h 21m
About this audiobook
H. G. Wells'Äôs "When the Sleeper Wakes" is a prescient novel that explores themes of utopia, dystopia, and the sociopolitical dynamics of a future society. Written in 1899, the narrative follows Graham, a man who awakens from a prolonged slumber to find himself in a radically transformed world, ruled by a totalitarian regime. The novel is characterized by its intricate plot and allegorical style, reflecting the anxieties of the fin-de-si√®cle period regarding industrialization and social stratification. Through rich descriptions and thought-provoking dialogue, Wells critiques contemporary societal structures while foreshadowing the implications of technological advancement on humanity. H. G. Wells, often regarded as the father of science fiction, was deeply influenced by the rapid changes of his time, including the industrial revolution and emerging socialist ideologies. His experiences as a student, a teacher, and a social critic provided him with a unique lens through which to examine class struggles and future possibilities. This novel, along with his other works, embodies his belief in progress, tempered with caution about unchecked power and technological dominance. "When the Sleeper Wakes" is a must-read for anyone interested in speculative fiction that resonates with contemporary issues. Its exploration of social justice, aspirations for a better society, and the consequences of forgetting our past will challenge readers to ponder the relevant implications in today'Äôs world. This thought-provoking tale remains as compelling now as it was over a century ago.
Audiobook details
GenreDystopia, Science Fiction
Length9 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. INSOMNIA
13CHAPTER XIII. THE END OF THE OLD ORDER
2CHAPTER II. THE TRANCE
14CHAPTER XIV. FROM THE CROW’S NEST
3CHAPTER III. THE AWAKENING: But Warming was wrong in that. An awakening came.
15CHAPTER XV. PROMINENT PEOPLE
4CHAPTER IV. THE SOUND OF A TUMULT
16CHAPTER XVI. THE AEROPHILE
5CHAPTER V. THE MOVING WAYS
17CHAPTER XVII. THREE DAYS
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6CHAPTER VI. THE HALL OF THE ATLAS
18CHAPTER XVIII. GRAHAM REMEMBERS
7CHAPTER VII. IN THE SILENT ROOMS
19CHAPTER XIX. OSTROG’S POINT OF VIEW
8CHAPTER VIII. THE ROOF SPACES
20CHAPTER XX. IN THE CITY WAYS
9CHAPTER IX. THE PEOPLE MARCH
21CHAPTER XXI. THE UNDER SIDE
10CHAPTER X. THE BATTLE OF THE DARKNESS
22CHAPTER XXII. THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE
11CHAPTER XI. THE OLD MAN WHO KNEW EVERYTHING: He was startled by a cough close at hand.
23CHAPTER XXIII. WHILE THE AEROPLANES WERE COMING
12CHAPTER XII. OSTROG
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE COMING OF THE AEROPLANES
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