H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds / the Invisible Man / the First Men in the Moon / the Time Machine - Rilegato

Wells, H. G.

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ISBN 10: 1839406895 ISBN 13: 9781839406898

Casa editrice: Sirius, 2020

Riassunto

"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.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sirius
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1839406895
• ISBN 13: 9781839406898
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 636
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile