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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.
A Science Fiction Classic From the twentieth century's first great
practitioner of the novel of ideas comes a consummate masterpiece
of science fiction about a man trapped in the terror of his own
creation.
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.
This novel is one of the most influential science fiction novels of
all time.
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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...
The War of The Worlds by H. G. Wells First published in 1898
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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.
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...
H. G. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels
and is often called a "father of science fiction".
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.
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.
H. G. Wells was one of the first writers of science fiction and his
novels have remained extremely popular since they were first
released.
These novels often appear on 'must read' and 'best science fiction'
lists.
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The Time Machine
H. G. Wells
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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.
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Invisible Man (Hardcover)
H. G. Wells; Illustrated by Geoffrey Biggs, Norman Nodel
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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.
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.
One of the most famous science-fiction stories ever written, "The
War of the Worlds" helped launch the entire genre by exploiting the
concept of interplanetary travel.
First published in 1898, the novel terrified readers of the
Victorian era with its account of an invasion of hostile creatures
from Mars who moved across the English landscape in bizarre metal
transports, using deadly heat rays to destroy buildings and
annihilate all life in their path. Its power to stir the
imagination was made abundantly clear when Orson Welles adapted the
story for a radio drama on Halloween night in 1938 and created a
national panic.
Despite readers' increasing sophistication about space travel and
interplanetary invaders, "The War of the Worlds" remains a riveting
reading experience. Its narrative energy, intensity, and striking
originality remain undiminished, ready to thrill a new generation
of readers with old-fashioned storytelling power.
With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Emily Alder, Lecturer in
Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University 'Each time I
dip a living creature into the bath of burning pain, I say: this
time I will burn out all the animal, this time I will make a
rational creature of my own!' declares Doctor Moreau to hapless
narrator Edward Prendick. Moreau's highly controversial methods and
ambitions conflict with the religious, moral and scientific norms
of his day and Wells later called The Island of Doctor Moreau 'a
youthful exercise in blasphemy'. Today his vivid depictions of the
Beast People still strike modern readers with an uncanny glimpse of
the animal in the human, while the behaviour of humans leave us
wondering who is the most monstrous after all. This volume unites
four of Wells' liveliest and most engaging tales of the strange
evolution and behaviour of animals - including human beings. The
Island of Doctor Moreau is followed by three fantastic yet
chillingly plausible short stories of human-animal encounters. The
Empire of the Ants is a darkly humorous account of intelligent
Amazonian ants threatening to displace humans as 'the lords of the
future and masters of the earth'. In The Sea Raiders, the south
coast of England is terrorized by an unwelcome visit from deep-sea
predator Haploteuthis ferox, while AEpyornis Island provides a
marooned egg collector with an unusual companion.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ The First Men In The Moon Herbert George Wells The
Bowen-Merrill company, 1901 Interplanetary voyages; Science fiction
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