H G Wells

The War of the Worlds (Golden Eagle World Classics Collection) H G Wells

"The War of the Worlds" is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells, first published in 1897/98. This thrilling novel is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. It is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. It is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon, and has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears, and prejudices. "The War of the Worlds" has been both popular and influential, spawning many television series, feature films, and radio dramas. It also inspired Robert H. Goddard, who eventually invented both the liquid fueled rocket and multistage rocket, which resulted in the Apollo 11 Moon landing 71 years later. The Golden Eagle World Classics Collection is a collection of pioneering works that shaped the understanding of human history and philosophy. From Austen to Shakespeare to Tolstoy, this collection contains the most influential thinkers across various centuries. The canon aims to provide a literary foundation to understand the past, the present, and the future of humanity. For more information on the collection, please go to www. GoldenEaglePublishers.com.