H. G. Wells: Four Novels: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds - 4740

Four groundbreaking tales that defined modern science fiction—together in one definitive volume. This collection unites H. G. Wells’s most influential early novels, each a thrilling adventure that questions humanity’s relationship with science, power, and the unknown. The Time Machine A nameless Traveler leaps beyond the year 802,701 CE, discovering a distant future where leisure and terror coexist. The journey reveals startling insights into evolution, social class, and the ultimate fate of civilization. The Island of Doctor Moreau A shipwreck survivor stumbles upon a secluded island ruled by a renegade scientist whose vivisection experiments blur the line between human and beast—raising urgent bioethical questions that still resonate today. The Invisible Man An ambitious physicist achieves invisibility but at the price of his sanity, unleashing a chilling portrait of unchecked power, alienation, and the dark side of scientific obsession. The War of the Worlds Martian cylinders crash into the English countryside, unleashing heat-rays and towering tripods that overwhelm Earth’s defenses. This seminal invasion story explores survival, imperialism, and humanity’s fragile place in the cosmos. Why this edition? Complete foundational works—key texts for any science-fiction library or academic syllabus. Linked themes—time travel, genetic manipulation, invisibility, and extraterrestrial war explored through a clear Victorian lens. Contextual introductions—brief prefaces frame historical background and enduring relevance for twenty-first-century readers. Ideal for clubs & classrooms—the quartet invites comparative discussion on ethics, progress, and human nature. Whether you are a lifelong fan or discovering Wells for the first time, this volume delivers four pulse-pounding narratives that continue to inspire filmmakers, writers, and technologists worldwide.
ASIN: 1545412421
VSKU: PKV.1545412421.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Wells, H. G.
Binding: Paperback