Bøger af H. G. Wells

This deluxe slipcased collection brings together the most celebrated works of H.G. Wells, presented in six clothbound volumes with beautiful embossed cover designs. H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvelous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe. These complete and unabridged tales include: - The First Men in the Moon - The War of the Worlds - The Invisible Man - The Island of Doctor Moreau - When the Sleeper Wakes - The Time Machine & Other Stories Encased in a handsome boxset with luxurious cloth finishes on the top and bottom, this collection makes the perfect gift for any book lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

Ponętna przybyszka z morskich głębin mąci w głowach mężczyzn, kwestionuje normy społeczne i stawia pytania o konwenanse. W 1899 r. na plaży południowego wybrzeża Anglii wyłania się syrena. Istota przyjmuje imię Miss Doris Thalassia Waters i próbuje dołączyć do społeczeństwa. Prawdziwą motywacją jej działań jest jednak chęć uwiedzenia Harry'ego Chatterisa, w którym zakochała się kilka lat temu nad morzem. Jej zapędów nie studzi fakt, że mężczyzna jest zaręczony. Pierwowzorem głównej bohaterki jest May Nisbet - córka krytyka pisma "Times", którą Wells zobaczył pewnego razu w stroju kąpielowym, a po śmierci ojca finansował jej edukację. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) - jeden z prekursorów gatunku science fiction. Z wykształcenia biolog, jednak od najmłodszych lat odznaczał się bujną wyobraźnią i lekkim piórem. Gdy z przyczyn zdrowotnych musiał zrezygnować z zawodu nauczyciela, zaczął utrzymywać się z pisania - początkowo były to materiały dziennikarskie, a z czasem także literatura. Autor powieści "Wojna światów", "Wehikuł czasu" i "Wyspa doktora Moreau".

Alpinista Nuñez na skutek nieszczęśliwego wypadku trafia do "Kraju Ślepców" - doliny otoczonej stromymi przepaściami. Społeczność tego terenu została przed laty dotknięta chorobą, która spowodowała ślepotę niemowlaków. Z biegiem czasu ludność coraz bardziej przystosowywała się do życia bez wzroku, wyostrzając pozostałe zmysły. Widzący Nuñez ma poczucie przewagi, sądzi, że łatwo byłoby mu przejąć władzę nad ślepcami. Mieszkańcy mają go jednak za dziwaka. Czy związek z miejscową dziewczyną pozwoli mu przełamać ich nieufność?Jedno z najbardziej znanych opowiadań Wellsa. W 1939 r. autor przebudował zakończenie i opublikował drugą wersję utworu. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) - jeden z prekursorów gatunku science fiction. Z wykształcenia biolog, jednak od najmłodszych lat odznaczał się bujną wyobraźnią i lekkim piórem. Gdy z przyczyn zdrowotnych musiał zrezygnować z zawodu nauczyciela, zaczął utrzymywać się z pisania - początkowo były to materiały dziennikarskie, a z czasem także literatura. Autor powieści "Wojna światów", "Wehikuł czasu" i "Wyspa doktora Moreau".

The narrator tells of witnessing the unstoppable onslaught of invaders from Mars, leading toward the seemingly inevitable downfall of mankind in this landmark of the literary imagination and foundational novel of the science fiction genre.First published in 1897 and never out of print since, The War of the Worlds is told in a lucid, almost documentary, style. The realistically depicted setting, with cities and streets accurately described, gives the Martian attack, and the subsequent collapse of order in Victorian England, unforgettable impact. The British Empire brings its mightiest war machines to bear to no avail as the fleeing narrator is reduced to hiding in the ruins of civilization while being stalked by an inhuman enemy. Adapted repeatedly to film and television, the novel's central concept of humanity under attack by extraterrestrials has never ceased resonating in pop culture and may have inspired more imitations than any other trope in the science fiction genre. It is a tribute to the capacious imagination of H.G. Wells that this novel retains both a sense of otherworldly wonder and a harrowing intensity to this day.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Los clásicos más escalofriantes en una edición actualizada y adaptada. Con ilustraciones de Antonio Navas. Un hombre con la cara tapada ha llegado al pequeño pueblo de Iping. ¿De qué huye el enigmático viajero? ¿Acaso oculta las secuelas de un terrible accidente? ¿Por qué no responde a las preguntas y se muestra tan brusco? La curiosidad en el pueblo no tarda endespertarse, pero hay secretos que es mejor no desvelar... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: The most chilling of classics in an updated and adapted edition. With illustrations by Antonio Navas. A man with his face covered arrives in the small town of Iping. What is this enigmatic traveler running from? Is he hiding the consequence of a terrible accident? Why is he not answering any questions and being so rough? It doesnt' take long for curiosity to awaken in town, but there are secrets that might be better to remain hidden...

"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 novel. 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."--Provided by publsher.

Reproduction of the original: The Door in the Wall and Other Stories by H.G. Wells

"The art of ignoring is one of the accomplishments of every well-bred girl, so carefully instilled that at last she can even ignore her own thoughts and her own knowledge." One Wednesday afternoon in late September, Ann Veronica Stanley came down from London in a state of solemn excitement and quite resolved to have things out with her father that very evening. She had trembled on the verge of such a resolution before, but this time quite definitely she made it. A crisis had been reached, and she was almost glad it had been reached. She made up her mind in the train home that it should be a decisive crisis. It is for that reason that this novel begins with her there and neither earlier nor later, for it is the history of this crisis and its consequences that this novel has to tell.

Anticipations Of The Reaction Of Mechanical And Scientific Progress Upon Human Life And Thought is a book written by H. G. Wells. The book is a collection of essays that explores the impact of technology and science on human life and thought in the future. The author presents his predictions and speculations on a range of topics such as transportation, communication, education, politics, and social structures. Wells argues that the progress of technology and science will bring about significant changes in society, and that humans need to adapt to these changes in order to thrive. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of futurism and has influenced many thinkers and writers in the genre. It is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.