The First Men in the Moon: The World Is Set Free and Short Stories - Softcover

The First Men in the Moon : The World Is Set Free and Short Stories

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The First Men in the Moon + the World Set Free and Short Stories' brings together some of the most visionary works by H.G. Wells, the legendary pioneer of speculative fiction. This collection showcases Wells's unparalleled ability to blend scientific imagination with high-stakes adventure and social commentary.In 'The First Men in the Moon', readers follow the eccentric inventor Cavor and the ambitious Bedford on a daring journey to the lunar surface. Their encounter with the Selenites-a complex and chilling underground civilization-serves as a profound reflection on human nature and the ethics of imperial expansion. 'The World Set Free' offers a hauntingly prophetic look at the dawn of the atomic age, envisioning a global conflict fueled by nuclear energy and the subsequent struggle to establish a unified world government.Rounding out this volume is a selection of Wells's celebrated short stories, each a masterpiece of the uncanny. From tales of cosmic catastrophe to groundbreaking technological marvels, these stories demonstrate Wells's mastery of the short form. This collection is essential for readers of classic literature, offering a deep dive into themes of exploration, scientific responsibility, and the future of humanity that remain remarkably relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025661728

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