Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Dubbed the 'father of science fiction', H.G. Wells forged the path down which many have followed. This beautiful hardback compendium brings together four of his most iconic works: War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The First Men in the Moon and The Time Machine.
War of the Worlds
In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, terrifying killing machines arrive from space. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, this sci-fi classic reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe.
The Invisible Man
Talented scientist Dr. Griffin has found a way to make himself invisible. To his anger and dismay, however, his is unable to reverse the experiment. Freed from the constraints of the law and rejected from a society that fears him, Griffin descends into brutality.
The First Men in the Moon
When penniless businessman Mr Bedford moves to Kent in the hopes of writing a play, he meets mad scientist Mr Cavor who is developing an anti-gravity metal. One man seeking his fortune and the other scientific discovery, this unlikely pair journey to the moon using Mr Cavor's new invention. But what creatures lurk beneath its cratered surface?
The Time Machine
When the Time Traveller travels to the year 802,701 AD, he finds a world drastically divided. Two races have descended from humans - the elven Eloi who live a peaceful but empty existence and the mysterious subterranean Morlocks who are deeply feared. After losing his time machine, the traveller must journey through a network of Morlock tunnels to recover his device and return to his own world.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.
Synopsis
"Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction."
- Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells is often referred to as 'father of science fiction'. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This beautiful hardback compendium with dust jacket assembles four of his most iconic novels:
- War of the Worlds
- The Invisible Man
- The First Men in the Moon
- The Time Machine.
Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.