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LongBefore H.P. Lovecraft defined cosmic horror, a generation of pioneering writers was already exploring the unknown. Of the Unknown: Before Lovecraft collects 11 influential tales of early science fiction, weird fiction, and speculative horror that shaped the genre’s foundations. Featuring...

H.G. Wells’ The Man Who Could Work Miracles is a witty and thought-provoking fantasy about an ordinary man who suddenly gains godlike powers. As he experiments with his newfound abilities, reality begins to unravel in absurd and unpredictable ways. Blending humor, satire, and philosophical...

Com tripés biomecânicos gigantes, querem conquistar a Terra e manter os humanos como escravos. Nenhuma tecnologia terrestre parece ser capaz de conter a expansão do terror pelo planeta. É o começo da guerra mais importante da história. Como a humanidade poderá resistir à investida de um potencial bélico tão superior?

Quando um exército de invasores marcianos chega à Inglaterra, o pânico e o terror tomam conta da população. Enquanto os alienígenas atravessam o país em enormes máquinas de três pernas, incinerando tudo em seu caminho com um raio de calor e espalhando gases tóxicos nocivos, os moradores da Terra devem chegar a um acordo com a perspectiva do fim da civilização humana e o início da era marciana.

Tono-Bungay is a captivating semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the complexities of ambition and deception. Narrated by George Ponderevo, a science student who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the promotion of Tono-Bungay—a dubious stimulant masquerading as a miraculous cure created by his uncle Edward—this story explores the thin line between success and moral compromise. As Tono-Bungay gains popularity, George is thrust into a whirlwind of wealth and social status he never sought, revealing both the absurdity of Edwards social climbing and Georges inner turmoil about his ...

H.G. Wells envisioned a radical reformation of society through the establishment of a world state, a concept that captivated him throughout his life. In his ambitious work A Modern Utopia (1905), he blends fiction with philosophical inquiry, presenting a unique perspective on a global community. Wells articulates various changes he believes would enhance human happiness, ultimately proposing a vision of a perfect world where everyone can lead fulfilling lives. Drawing on his insights into past ideal societies, this book aims to craft a realistic utopia—one that is grounded in practical ...

Dive into the intriguing world of H.G. Wells New Machiavelli, a tale of a political idealist who undergoes a dramatic transformation and embarks on a passionate sexual adventure. First published in 1911, this novel sparked considerable controversy and continues to provoke thought and discussion today. - Summary by Anthony Ogus

Discover twelve captivating short stories by H. G. Wells, penned between 1894 and 1925, that originally graced various magazines and publications. These early works explore the complexities of the human experience, often through a humorous lens. From love and romance to infidelity and parenthood, each story is infused with a clever twist that will leave you both entertained and reflective. (Summary by Krista Zaleski)

Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid...

Published in 1895, H.G. Wellss Select Conversations with an Uncle marks his debut in literary form. This engaging collection features twelve witty dialogues with a fictional uncle, who returns to London from South Africa with a touch of affluence. Additionally, it includes two intriguing discussions—one on aestheticism during a train ride, titled A Misunderstood Artist, and another exploring physiognomy, called The Man with a Nose. Dive into this captivating blend of humor and insight that showcases Wellss early literary prowess.

In Mr. Britling Sees It Through, H. G. Wells crafts a poignant narrative that grapples with the chaos of World War I. What starts as a whimsical tale of an Americans first visit to England quickly shifts as the wars onset transforms the landscape of life. Through the eyes of the residents of a rural Essex home, Wells captures the daily upheaval and emotional turmoil as they strive to navigate a world irrevocably altered. Written in 1916, amidst the ongoing conflict, this novel reflects Wells uncertainty about the future while still clinging to the hope that something positive could emerge from...

The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells (1866-1946). The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick who is a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat. He is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. Wells described it as "an exercise in youthful blasphemy."

In this classic of H. G. Wells, Edward Prendick is shipwrecked on a beautiful island in the South Seas and is drawn into the wild and cruel world of Doctor Moreau, who aspires to play God with animals. Summary by Bob Neufeld

H.G. Wells' classic science fiction-fantasy story, in which a scientist known only as “The Time Traveller” tells the tale of his journey to the year 802,701 A.D. and beyond, where he witnesses the end of human civilization as we know it, as well as the beginning of the end of the world. This original time-travel story has been copied many times, but never improved upon. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Surely the Time Traveler threw great dinner parties! His guests were treated to a once-in-forever trial of a miniature time machine - an exquisite miniature that acted so flawlessly as to appear to be stage magic. That his guests did not believe the explanation - the machine vanished into the mists of the future - was patent. Still, a couple of the more thoughtful had reservations about branding the demonstration an outright trickery. And what about the nearly-complete full-size Machine in the Traveler's laboratory? Confronted at the next party by the disheveled Traveler, who had apparently ...

The Country of the Blind by H.G. Wells is a compelling and philosophical short story about a mountaineer named Nunez who stumbles into a secluded valley cut off from the rest of the world, where every inhabitant has been blind for generations. Expecting to rule easily in a land without sight, he quickly discovers that the society has adapted so completely to blindness that his ability to see is considered strange, even delusional.

The Star by H.G. Wells is a gripping science fiction short story that follows the global reaction to the sudden appearance of a mysterious celestial object hurtling through space toward Earth. As astronomers track its path, the star disrupts planetary orbits and grows increasingly dangerous, sparking both scientific fascination and widespread panic. While scientists attempt to understand and predict its trajectory, ordinary people grapple with fear, denial, and awe at the vast, indifferent forces of the universe.

Step into imaginative worlds of wonder and possibility with this classic science fiction collection featuring Philip K. Dick and H. G. Wells. Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 3 delivers visionary tales, strange discoveries, and timeless adventures that helped shape the genre.

What if the greatest scientific breakthroughs were not miracles… but curses? In this haunting 2-in-1 audiobook, two of H.G. Wells’ most visionary works unfold—stories that question not what science can do, but what it should never do. In "The Invisible Man", a gifted scientist discovers how to erase himself from sight. Invisible, untouchable, freed from consequence, he begins to shed more than his physical form. As isolation deepens, something colder emerges—a quiet unraveling of conscience.

In the peaceful village of Lympne in Kent, Mr Bedford, failed entrepreneur and aspirant playwright, meets eccentric scientific 'investigator' Mr Cavor. Cavor is working to develop a marvellous substance opaque to gravitation; and while Cavor dreams only of scientific fame and the opportunity for further discovery, Bedford, more practically, sees the possibilities for wealth and power. With the substance finally made, they embark upon a test: a voyage to the moon...