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H. G. Wells’s timeless science-fiction masterpiece comes vividly to life in this complete and unabridged CFX edition. When mysterious cylinders fall from the sky, England is plunged into chaos as an advanced Martian force begins a devastating invasion. Narrated by Chas Burns and enhanced with...

Passionate, headstrong, and fiercely independent, twenty-one-year-old Ann Veronica Stanley is determined to live her life to the fullest. When her autocratic father attempts to curb her academic ambitions and social experiences, she escapes her stodgy, conventional world and sets out alone to...

Written in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau was an instant sensation that went on to inspire a series of movies. It was meant as a commentary on Darwin’s recently published theory of evolution, which had riveted the world of science and therefore, of science fiction. While gene-splicing and...

H. G. Wells examines the origins of the Earth, and the development of life upon the planet, as it was understood in his era, and then explores the history of human civilization from its earliest beginnings, through the various empires of world history, up to the aftermath of the First World War, and the League of Nations.

"The Language of Flowers" by H. G. Wells is a short essay. H. G. Wells once different, humorous social satire and ironic. During the early Victorian revival of chivalry the Language of Flowers had some considerable vogue. The Romeo of the mutton-chop whiskers was expected to keep this delicate symbolism in view, and even to display his wit by some dainty conceits in it.

Step into the eerie and unsettling world of The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells, a gripping tale brought to life by the compelling narration of George Griffin. This science fiction classic follows Edward Prendick, who finds himself stranded on a mysterious island inhabited by grotesque hybrid creatures, the results of the sinister experiments of Doctor Moreau. As Prendick uncovers the horrifying truth about the island, he faces questions of morality, humanity, and the limits of scientific exploration.

Step into the haunting world of The Red Room, one of H.G. Wells' most chilling short stories, now narrated by Jane Wing. In this gothic tale of suspense, a skeptical protagonist enters a seemingly haunted room in an ancient castle, determined to disprove the existence of the supernatural. As the night progresses, he encounters fear in a way he never anticipated.

H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvellous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated audiences across the globe.

H.G. Wells' seminal work of science fiction is the first in a new chronological series, brought to you by Spoken Realms and Stuart Gauffi. A century and a quarter after its original publication, this timeless classic still holds up as an extraordinary adventure into the distant future. Whether you're experiencing it for the first time or enjoying a visit with an old friend, this new narration is sure to become a favorite.

Is this a new star... or our final night? Something impossible has broken the lonely silence of the void, rushing out of the black mystery of space and straight toward our sun. At first, it is just a remote speck of light. Humanity watches in idle wonder as a magnificent new star illuminates the...

What if your greatest gift was feared as a dangerous madness? Deep within a treacherous, forgotten valley of the Andes lies a society entirely cut off from the civilized world. Here, sight is a long-forgotten myth, and the inhabitants have adapted perfectly to the dark. When stranded mountaineer...

Having devoted his studies to optics and refraction, an impulsive scientist named Griffin has rendered himself invisible. Unable to reverse the effects, his struggle to survive grows desperate until he realizes that there are benefits to living out of the public eye. Increasingly isolated, he soon spirals into a life of crime and degenerates into madness. He can't see that he has become his own worst enemy.

The Novella Masterworks Collection gathers seventeen classic short novels and novellas from world literature.

In 1901, Mr. Bedford has taken a relaxing sabbatical to Lympne, to work on completing the writing of his latest play. He intends to enjoy a relaxing, inspiring time away from the usual concerns of daily life. That all changes when he meets Mr. Cavor, a rather eccentric scientist whose ideas may...

Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. THE AMERICAN POPULATION: The social conditions and social future of America constitute a system of problems quite distinct and separate from the social problems of any other part of the world.

A metallic cylinder falls to earth, landing in the sands of Horsell Common, Surrey, generating curiosity and awe. But what's inside soon induces only terror. The story that unfolds is a breathless first-person account of an inconceivable reality: an extraterrestrial war has been waged on the planet.

"The universe doesn’t care if you’re ready - it’s coming for you anyway." Before the age of space travel, genetic engineering, or quantum physics, one mind dared to imagine them all. "The H. G. Wells Classic Science Fiction Collection" brings together 14 of the most influential tales ever...

A Modern Utopia is a 1905 novel by H. G. Wells. Because of the complexity and sophistication of its narrative structure, A Modern Utopia has been called "not so much a modern as a postmodern utopia." The novel is best known for its notion that a voluntary order of nobility known as the Samurai could effectively rule a "kinetic and not static" world state so as to solve "the problem of combining progress with political stability".

The Invisible Man is a favorite science-fiction novel by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man of the title is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light and thus becomes invisible. He successfully carries out this procedure on himself, but fails in his attempt to reverse it.

Step into the chilling, fast-paced world of The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells, a groundbreaking classic of science fiction and psychological horror. When the mysterious scientist Griffin unlocks the secret of invisibility, his triumph quickly descends into obsession, paranoia, and terror. Unseen by the world yet increasingly unhinged, he stalks the streets, spreads fear, and tests the limits of power without accountability.