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When the Sleeper Wakes by H. G. Wells, Science Fiction, Classics, Literary
H G Wells
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2006
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Volume 1--The Time Machine, The Wonderful Visit & The Island of Doctor MoreauFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'The Time Machine' (1895) an inventor-traveller visits several future destinations including a future populated by the gentle Eloi and brutish Morlocks. 'The Wonderful Visit' (1895) features an angel with dazzling plumage who visits Victorian England. In 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' (1896) a shipwrecked man finds himself on the island home of a mad scientist who is creating human-like hybrid creatures from animals.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 1--The Time Machine, The Wonderful Visit & The Island of Doctor MoreauFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'The Time Machine' (1895) an inventor-traveller visits several future destinations including a future populated by the gentle Eloi and brutish Morlocks. 'The Wonderful Visit' (1895) features an angel with dazzling plumage who visits Victorian England. In 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' (1896) a shipwrecked man finds himself on the island home of a mad scientist who is creating human-like hybrid creatures from animals.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 2--The Invisible Man & The War of the WorldsFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.'The Invisible Man' (1897) tells the story of Griffin, a scientist who has invented a way to become invisible, but has not invented a way to reverse the process. Given to extreme violence by nature, he becomes a stalking deadly horror. 'The War of the Worlds' (1897) tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth in which giant tripod fighting machines wreak death and destruction on England. The tentacled Martians appear to be totally undefeatable by humans, but fall prey to common bacteria to which they have no immunity.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 2--The Invisible Man & The War of the WorldsFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.'The Invisible Man' (1897) tells the story of Griffin, a scientist who has invented a way to become invisible, but has not invented a way to reverse the process. Given to extreme violence by nature, he becomes a stalking deadly horror. 'The War of the Worlds' (1897) tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth in which giant tripod fighting machines wreak death and destruction on England. The tentacled Martians appear to be totally undefeatable by humans, but fall prey to common bacteria to which they have no immunity.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 3--The Sleeper Awakes & The First Men in the MoonFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'The Sleeper Awakes' (1899) a man falls asleep for over two hundred years and on awakening in a dystopian London discovers that as a result of compound bank interest he is the wealthiest man on earth. His adventures propel him to leadership of a movement fighting for liberation from tyrannical rulers. The scientific romance 'The First Men in the Moon' (1901) tells the fantastic story of two men who journey to the moon to discover it is populated by the Selenites--a race of insect-like alien creatures.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 3--The Sleeper Awakes & The First Men in the MoonFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'The Sleeper Awakes' (1899) a man falls asleep for over two hundred years and on awakening in a dystopian London discovers that as a result of compound bank interest he is the wealthiest man on earth. His adventures propel him to leadership of a movement fighting for liberation from tyrannical rulers. The scientific romance 'The First Men in the Moon' (1901) tells the fantastic story of two men who journey to the moon to discover it is populated by the Selenites--a race of insect-like alien creatures.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 4--The Sea Lady & The Food of the Gods and How it Came to EarthFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.Wells' fantasy 'The Sea Lady' (1901) concerns a mermaid intent on seducing a man she had seen in the southern oceans. 'The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth' (1904) tells of a group of scientists who invent a food which causes those who eat it to grow to six or seven times their normal size. Chickens, rats, plants and insects all eat the food with disturbing consequences. When human children also eat it events spiral towards disaster.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 4--The Sea Lady & The Food of the Gods and How it Came to EarthFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.Wells' fantasy 'The Sea Lady' (1901) concerns a mermaid intent on seducing a man she had seen in the southern oceans. 'The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth' (1904) tells of a group of scientists who invent a food which causes those who eat it to grow to six or seven times their normal size. Chickens, rats, plants and insects all eat the food with disturbing consequences. When human children also eat it events spiral towards disaster.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 5--A Modern Utopia & In the Days of the CometFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'A Modern Utopia' (1905) two adventurers travel to a planet 'out beyond Sirius' to experience a society in which their own doubles exist. 'In the days of the Comet' (1906) a bizarre green comet enters the Earth's atmosphere releasing a soporific fog. Upon awakening humankind has been forever changed promoting a healthy, contented and peaceful society.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 5--A Modern Utopia & In the Days of the CometFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.In 'A Modern Utopia' (1905) two adventurers travel to a planet 'out beyond Sirius' to experience a society in which their own doubles exist. 'In the days of the Comet' (1906) a bizarre green comet enters the Earth's atmosphere releasing a soporific fog. Upon awakening humankind has been forever changed promoting a healthy, contented and peaceful society.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 6--The War in the Air & The World Set FreeFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.'The War in the Air' (1906) is a prophetic military science fiction novel that heralded the coming of the First World War and the new dimension of aerial warfare. A true worldwide war comes about as a result of a German attack on the United States of America which escalates as the Asian powers engage their own forces. 'The World Set Free' (1914) predicts a new incredibly destructive weapon which with hindsight suggests the effects of the atomic bomb though on a more personal scale.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Volume 6--The War in the Air & The World Set FreeFor those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.'The War in the Air' (1906) is a prophetic military science fiction novel that heralded the coming of the First World War and the new dimension of aerial warfare. A true worldwide war comes about as a result of a German attack on the United States of America which escalates as the Asian powers engage their own forces. 'The World Set Free' (1914) predicts a new incredibly destructive weapon which with hindsight suggests the effects of the atomic bomb though on a more personal scale.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.