The War of the Worlds (Collins Classics)

H. G. Wells

Jan 2017 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

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“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.

Ratings and reviews

The original alien invasion story that is better than any modern attempt. Nothing will ever match the quality of H. G. Wells's brilliant writing standard and excellent storytelling in this novel.

Try to compare this, too book's of today and wonder which is better in describing the effect of alien invasion on man's arrogance in thinking he's superior and omnipotant. And Alians are just animals, and slovenly in body and spirit.

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About the author

H. G. Wells was a prolific author and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. He is best remembered for his science fiction novels, and is considered a founding father of the genre. His most notable works include The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds. He died in 1946.