The Sleeper Awakes is a dystopian science fiction novel about a man who sleeps for two hundred and three years, waking up in a completely transformed London, where, because of compound interest on his bank accounts, he has become the richest man in the world. The main character awakes to see his dreams realized, and the future revealed to him in all its horrors and malformities. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946), known as H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games.

Dieser Klassiker der Science-Fiction-Literatur gehört definitiv zu den Meisterwerken des bekannten Schriftstellers H.G. Wells. Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts landen die Marsianer in der Nähe von London. Da sie den Planeten Erde als Ersatz für ihren desolaten eigenen, roten Mars beanspruchen, entbrennt bald ein gnadenloser Kampf zwischen den hoch entwickelten Außerirdischen und den hoffnungslos unterlegenen Erdlingen. Erst als alles verloren scheint, nehmen die Dinge eine unerwartete Wendung. Spannung pur und ein Buch, das niemals wirklich alt wird.Die hier vorliegende Neuübersetzung aus dem...

Der Privatier Edward Prendick erleidet 1887 im Südpazifik Schiffbruch. Als einziger überlebender Insasse eines kleinen Rettungsboots wird er von dem Arzt Montgomery vor dem Tod bewahrt. Dieser ist unterwegs zu einer einsamen Insel, wo er unter der Leitung des Biologen Moreau eine "biologische Station" betreibt. Allmählich geht Prendick auf, dass die Vorgänge in der Forschungsstation von einem Geheimnis umgeben sind; ihr Labor darf er nicht betreten, doch werden dort offenbar Tiere viviseziert. Der Privatier Edward Prendick erleidet 1887 im Südpazifik Schiffbruch. Als einziger...

Russia in the Shadows is the title of the book by H. G. Wells published early in 1921, which includes a series of articles previously printed in The Sunday Express in connection with Wells's second visit to Russia in September and October 1920. Table of Contents: Petersburg in Collapse Drift and Salvage The Quintessence of Bolshevism The Creative Effort in Russia The Petersburg Soviet The Dreamer in the Kremlin The Envoy Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other...

In "The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents" by H. G. Wells, readers are introduced to a collection of short stories that showcase Wells' ingenuity as a master of speculative fiction. The stories explore various themes such as science, society, and the unpredictable consequences of human curiosity. Wells' writing style is characterized by its sharp wit, imaginative scenarios, and thought-provoking narrative that forces readers to question the boundaries of scientific exploration and ethical responsibility. Set in a time when scientific advancements were rapidly changing the world, Wells'...

H. G. Wells' Buch 'Der Luftkrieg' ist eine faszinierende Erzählung über die Zukunft des Krieges in der Luft, verfasst in seinem bekannten wissenschaftlichen und prophetischen Stil. Das Buch zeichnet eine düstere Zukunftsvision von Luftschlachten, die unsere heutige Vorstellungskraft übersteigen. Wells präsentiert technologische Innovationen und strategische Kriegsführung auf eine Weise, die den Leser fesselt und zum Nachdenken anregt. Der literarische Kontext des Buches bezieht sich auf Wells' Interesse an Fortschritt und Technologie, das in vielen seiner Werke präsent ist. Dieses Werk...

In 'Die Riesen kommen!' von H. G. Wells taucht der Leser in eine dystopische Welt ein, in der gigantische außerirdische Kreaturen die Erde bedrohen. Wells' literarischer Stil zeichnet sich durch eine präzise und detailreiche Beschreibung der apokalyptischen Szenarien aus, die dem Leser einen realistischen Einblick in die Schrecken der Invasion bieten. Das Buch wurde zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts veröffentlicht und reflektiert die Befürchtungen der Gesellschaft vor der Bedrohung durch äußere Kräfte.

H.G. Wells is an English author best known as a sci-fi writer, though he was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, and even writing text books and rules for war games. The first great novel to imagine time travel, The Time Machine (1895) follows its scientist narrator on an incredible journey that takes him finally to Earth's last moments-and perhaps his own. The scientist who discovers how to transform himself in The Invisible Man (1897) will also discover, too late, that he has become unmoored from society and...

This edition includes:1.The Door in the Wall 2.The Star 3.A Dream of Armageddon 4.The Cone 5.A Moonlight Fable 6.The Diamond Maker 7.The Lord of the Dynamos 8.The Country of the Blind Herbert George "H. G." Wells ( 1866 - 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is one person sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most...

The Shape of Things to Come is a work of science fiction, which speculates on future events from 1933 until the year 2106. In the book, a world state is established as the solution to humanity's problems. As a frame story, Wells claims that the book is his edited version of notes written by an eminent diplomat, Dr Philip Raven, who had been having dream visions of a history textbook published in 2106 and wrote down what he could remember of it. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946), known as H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and...