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Greatest Works of H. G. Wells (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

H. G. Wells (2022-01-03)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

Step into the imaginative world of H.G. Wells, the visionary author who laid the foundation for modern science fiction. Greatest Works of H.G. Wells brings together his most celebrated tales--The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, and The Island of Doctor Moreau--in a single, beautifully bound volume. From time travel to alien invasions, Wells's gripping narratives and prophetic ideas continue to captivate readers over a century later. This deluxe edition is a must-have for fans of speculative fiction and literary classics. Timeless tales from the master of speculative fiction. Includes four groundbreaking novels: The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, and The Island of Doctor Moreau Explore the origins of science fiction as a literary genre Timeless themes of ethics, identity, progress, and alienation A collectible edition with premium design and durable binding Perfect for fans of sci-fi, dystopia, and philosophical fiction Themes Explored: Time travel and the consequences of progress Science vs. morality Alien life and invasion fears Human identity, isolation, and transformation Social critique wrapped in futuristic storytelling

Tags

Literary FictionPhilosophical FictionClassic LiteratureSpeculative FictionDystopian Fiction

Is Greatest Works of H. G. Wells (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

These Victorian-era classics contain thematic violence (alien invasion warfare, vivisection, murder), body horror transformation, and ethical dilemmas about science without graphic detail. Best for mature middle schoolers and up who can handle philosophical darkness.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be gripped by time travel adventures, invisible man chaos, terrifying Martian invasions, and mad scientist horror that invented modern sci-fi.