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The war of the worlds

Wells, H. G. - Personal Name;

The War of the Worlds is a classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1898. It tells the story of an invasion of Earth by Martians armed with advanced weaponry, including heat rays and towering tripods. The unnamed narrator witnesses the devastation as the aliens attack England, forcing humanity into a desperate struggle for survival. Through its gripping narrative and social commentary, the novel explores themes of colonialism, human resilience, and the fragility of civilization. A pioneering work in the sci-fi genre, The War of the Worlds has influenced countless adaptations and remains a landmark in literature.

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Call Number: SS F WEL w
Publisher: New York : Penguin classic., 1898
Collation: xxxvi, 199 p. ; 20 cm.
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9780141441030
Classification: F
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Subject(s): Fiction
Space warfare
Extraterrestrial beings
Classic
Human-alien encounters
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Statement of Responsibility: H. G. Wells

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