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Travel into the future in this abridged retelling of The Time
Machine, part of the bestselling Classic StartsĀ® series that has
sold more than 8 million copies! After inventing a time machine,
the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the
future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and
prosperous. But as he looks farther below the surface, he realizes
that things are not exactly as they first appeared. . . . This
abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to
the imaginative world of science fiction and time travel.
Bealby is a young boy who is absolutely determined not to accept
his lot in life as a servant. However, despite having thrown
tantrums and argued with his mother about his future he has not
been able to change his fate. He reluctantly leaves his home for
Shonts, a big country house, to work as a steward's boy. What he
hasn't anticipated, howver, are the guests that are arriving for
the weekend at the big house, or for the arrival of the eccentric
but captivating Lord Chancellor. What follows is an adventure that
Bealby will not soon forget. Although better known for his science
fiction stories, such as The Time Machine or The War of the Worlds
- both of which have been turned into successful films - H. G.
Wells was also a journalist, sociologist and historian and wrote
over a hundred books, about fifty of them novels. First published
in 1915 Bealby was originally entitled Bealby a Holiday.
Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth and condemned to life
in a travelling freak show. Excluded from society, he takes refuge
in watching people at the fair - and develops a talent for
observation and detection. But when there's a murder, suspicion
turns to Wild Boy, so he and the feisty acrobat Clarissa Everett
find themselves on the run...
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. "I beheld, unclouded by doubt, a
magnificent vision of all that invisibility might mean to a man -
the mystery, the power, the freedom." Griffin, a stranger, arrives
at the local inn of an English village, entirely shrouded in
bandages. Forbidding and unfriendly, he confines himself to his
room. Driven away by the villagers and turning to an old friend for
help, Griffin reveals that he has discovered how to make himself
invisible, and plans to use his condition for treacherous ends. But
when his friend refuses to join his quest, Griffin turns murderous,
threatening to seek revenge on all who have betrayed him. H. G.
Wells' controversial works are considered modern classics of the
science fiction genre. Originally serialised in 1897, The Invisible
Man is a fascinating exploration of power, corruption and science.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. "For a time I believed that mankind
had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the
last man left alive." When a strange, meteor-like object lands in
the heart of England, the inhabitants of Earth find themselves
victims of a terrible attack. A ruthless race of Martians, armed
with heat rays and poisonous smoke, is intent on destroying
everything that stands in its way. As the unnamed hero struggles to
find his way across decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet
hangs in the balance . . . H. G. Wells was a pioneer of modern
science fiction. First serialised in the UK in 1897, The War of the
Worlds is one of the earliest stories to depict conflict with an
extraterrestrial race, and has influenced countless adaptations and
sequels.
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The Time Machine
H. G. Wells
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R607
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. āFor a time I believed that
mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there
alone, the last man left alive. When a strange, meteor-like object
lands in the English countryside, the inhabitants of Earth find
themselves victims of a terrible attack. Ruthless Martians, armed
with heat rays and poisonous smoke, are intent on destroying
humanity. As the unnamed narrator struggles to find his way across
decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet hangs in the
balanceā¦ First serialised in 1897, The War of the Worlds
terrified and thrilled its readers, the fictional alien invasion
evoking a new and hair-raising idea: we are not alone. The
imagination of H.G. Wells has had a lasting and significant impact
on the science fiction genre, and continues to inspire the work of
countless writers, artists and directors to this day.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. "In a moment I was clutched by
several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to
haul me back . . . You can scarce imagine how nauseatingly inhuman
they looked - those pale chinless faces and great, lidless,
pinkish-grey eyes!" An English scientist regales his dinner guests
with the tale of his travels to the year 802,701, where he
discovers that the human race has evolved into two distinct
societies. The Eloi, elegant and peaceful, yet lacking spirit, are
terrorised by the sinister, light-fearing Morlocks, who live
underground, surrounded by industry. And when his time machine
mysteriously vanishes, the scientist must descend to the realm of
the Morlocks in order to find his only hope of escape . . . H. G.
Wells is considered a founding father of modern science fiction,
coining the term 'time machine' and popularising the idea of time
travel in literature.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. Welcome to Utopia. When Mr.
Barnstaple, an Earthling, is accidentally transported to Utopia
with a group of others, he begins an adventure that will change how
he views the world forever. Utopia has no government. Utopia has no
religion. People are governed only by their own conscience and
desires, and Barnstaple is drawn into what he sees as a perfect
society. But when a disease brought by the Earthlings threatens the
existence of the Utopians, Barnstaple must make a choice: take over
Utopia, or betray his own people to save a world he has grown to
admire...
H. G. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels
and is often called a "father of science fiction".
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The Time Machine (Paperback)
H. G. Wells; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R162
R133
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The narrator tells of his incredible journey into the distant
future in this landmark of imagination, cornerstone of science
fiction and thought provoking look at the possible destiny of
humanity. The Time Machine first appeared in 1896 and stunned
readers with a vivid narrative studded with vital ideas unlike any
seen in print before. The narrator describes a voyage into the
future that depicts the disturbing evolution of society, introduces
him to strange companions and stranger foes, and eventually
stretches into eras so distant that the dying sun shines dull red
an unrecognizable landscape. The sheer scope of the author's
imagination still provokes delight and has provided impetus for
countless time travel narratives since. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The
Time Machine is both modern and readable.
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Invisible Man (Hardcover)
H. G. Wells; Illustrated by Geoffrey Biggs, Norman Nodel
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R318
R240
Discovery Miles 2 400
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A mysterious, bandaged stranger arrives in the small village of
Iping and shuts himself in his room at the inn. Around the same
time, a series of unexplained events begin to occur, perpetrated by
an unseen force... Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale
in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction
for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions
and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at
home to further engage the reader in the work at hand.
H. G. Wells was one of the first writers of science fiction and his
novels have remained extremely popular since they were first
released.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. "That these man-like creatures were
in truth only bestial monsters, mere grotesque travesties of men,
filled me with a vague uncertainty of their possibilities far worse
than any definite fear." Edward Prendick, the sole survivor of a
shipwreck in the South Pacific, is set ashore on an island where he
meets the mysterious Doctor Moreau. Horrified by the discovery that
Moreau is performing vivisection on animals to form monstrous human
hybrids, Prendick flees into the jungle. But he soon realises that
the island is populated with Moreau's terrible creations, and not
all are divested of their savage habits . . . H. G. Wells pioneered
ideas of society, science and progress in his works, which are now
considered modern classics. Written in 1896, The Island of Doctor
Moreau is an imaginative exploration of the nature of cruelty and
what it means to be human.
Scientific and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by
H. G. Wells. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of English
servants, H. G. Wells would become one of the most revered writers
of his day. His stories of adventure, utopia, and terror inspired
such vastly different figures as Vladimir Nabokov, Winston
Churchill, Jorge Luis Borges, and Sinclair Lewis. Many of his
novels have been adapted for film, theater, radio, and television,
including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau
(1896), and The War of the Worlds (1898). Scientific and Horrific
Stories includes twenty-six tales from across Wells' career. "The
Chronic Argonauts," written while Wells was recuperating from an
illness with friends in Stoke-on-Trent, is a story of time travel
set in rural Wales that predates his beloved The Time Machine by
seven years. "AEpyornis Island" is a terrifying tale of greed and
survival that originally appeared in an 1894 issue of the Pall Mall
Budget. Tasked with finding rare Aepyornis eggs, a rugged
Englishman named Butcher ventures to a remote swamp on the island
of Madagascar. When one of the eggs unexpectedly hatches, he is
left stranded and at the mercy of a vicious creature that was
believed to be extinct. In "The Diamond Maker," which also appeared
in the Pall Mall Budget, a destitute man tells a wealthy
businessman about his years as a maker of artificial diamonds, a
time of great promise that ultimately led to his downfall. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of H. G. Wells' Scientific and Horrific Stories is a
classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.
This book, first published in 1943, is a literary anthology
purposefully presenting a picture of the Soviet Union to a new
audience in the West. It collects together a rich variety of
pre-revolutionary Russian literature as well as a host of Soviet
literature. Together they reveal the dynamic character of Russian
literature, and provide a useful contrast between the two styles of
pre- and post-revolutionary writings.
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