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1894. Des astronomes sont témoins d'étranges activités à la surface de Mars, comme des éclairs ou des explosions de gaz incandescent. L'étonnant phénomène se répète pendant les dix nuits suivantes puis cesse. Des météores venant de la planète rouge se dirigent bientôt vers la Terre. Le premier s'écrase en Angleterre, dans le Surrey : il s'agit d'un objet ayant la forme d'un cylindre de vingt-cinq à trente mètres.

Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.

At the WASHINGTON CONFERENCE FOR THE LIMITATION OF ARMAMENTS in 1921, acclaimed author H. G. Wells served as a keen observer among the victorious nations of The Great War. His reflections, captured in 29 short essays published in the New York World and other outlets, offer a unique lens into this pivotal moment in history. Rather than serving as a straightforward record of the Conference, these essays convey the insights and impressions of one visitor contemplating the quest for global harmony. Wells critiques the failed League of Nations as America’s initial attempt at organized world peace...

In this thought-provoking work, H.G. Wells delves into the pressing issues of his time, positioning it as a crucial follow-up to his groundbreaking novels like Man of the Year Million and The Time Machine. He aimed to inspire readers to rethink their perspectives and actions. The book begins by exploring the intricacies of human social interactions and business endeavors, before examining their broader implications on politics, work, and education. Wells critiques the disintegration of the current social order, warning against the absence of a viable alternative. He traces the origins of ...

A curious library stands open at the edge of time. Here, the worlds of H. G. Wells are not merely remembered but awakened, their voices carried once more across the invisible ether. The H. G. Wells Library presents complete readings of tales that peer into futures yet unborn, confront the machinery of progress, and question the destiny of humankind itself. From silent laboratories to distant planets, each episode invites the listener to wander as both observer and traveller, discovering wonders, warnings, and possibilities in equal measure.Step within, and let the turning of pages become a ...

L'Homme invisible est un roman de science-fiction de H. G. Wells. L'histoire : après quinze ans de recherches ruineuses, le chercheur Griffin invente une formule scientifique permettant de devenir invisible. Ayant réussi une expérience sur le chat de sa voisine, le savant décide d'expérimenter la formule sur lui-même, notamment pour fuir ses créanciers, avant de déclencher un incendie visant à effacer ses traces.

La Guerre des mondes est un roman de science-fiction écrit par H. G. Wells. C'est une des premières œuvres d'imagination dont le sujet est l'humanité confrontée à une race extraterrestre hostile. L'histoire : des astronomes sont témoins d'étranges activités à la surface de Mars, comme des éclairs ou des explosions de gaz incandescent. L'étonnant phénomène se répète pendant les dix nuits suivantes puis cesse. Des météores venant de la planète rouge se dirigent bientôt vers la Terre.

Londres, les Martiens débarquent. Afin de préserver leur espèce, ils envahissent la Terre et sèment terreur et désolation. Le roman décrit l'aventure du point de vue d'un seul personnage qui seul (ou presque) tente de rejoindre sa femme. Le roman est très bien mené et le parti pris de ne décrire qu'un point de vue ponctuel est réellement intéressant. La multiplicité des détails et des anecdotes renforcent l'angoisse du lecteur.

When H. G. Wells first published The War of The Worlds in 1898, the novel quickly became a sci-fi classic. The story of extraterrestrials from Mars invading Earth captured the public’s imagination, inspiring a famed 1938 radio broadcast with Orson Welles, several feature films, countless video games, and a best-selling musical concept album by Jeff Wayne in 1978, among others.

Brought to you by Penguin. Shortlisted for the Best Solo Narration Award at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. This Penguin Classic is performed by the critically acclaimed actor David Harewood, one of the stars of the television series Homeland. Harewood is also known for his roles in...

Voici les "11 nouvelles fantastiques" les plus célèbres d'HG Wells. Herbert George Wells est un écrivain britannique considéré comme le père de la science-fiction contemporaine. Cette nouvelle est issue d'un recueil d'histoires qui nous embarquent dans la quatrième dimension fantastique. "L'Étoile", le passage d'une étoile sème comme un vent de panique. "Dans l'abîme", une descente au fond de l'océan dans une sphère à la découverte d'êtres fantastiques.

H. G. Wells wrote dozens of novels and short stories and is often called the 'father of science fiction'. Here we collect together the works of H. G. Wells as broadcast on BBC Radio. With full-cast dramatisations of novels including The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds, Ann Veronica, The First Men in the Moon and The Wonderful Visit; plus readings of The Invisible Man, Love and Mr Lewisham and several short stories including The Inexperienced Ghost and In the Abyss.

At a Victorian dinner party in Richmond, London, the Time Traveller tells his extraordinary tale of humankind's future in the year 802,701 AD. It is a dystopian vision of Darwinian evolution, with humans split into an above-ground species of Eloi, and their troglodyte brothers.

Londres, fin du XIXe siècle. Un groupe d’amis suit le récit des aventures de celui qui se prétend explorateur du temps. Créateur d'une machine fantastique à naviguer dans le temps, il a été visiter l'année 802 701. La Terre est alors habitée par des étranges êtres qui ressemblent aux humains, dans un éternel âge d'or où rien ne semble les troubler. Presque rien, car la nuit, les Morlocks sortent des profondeurs de la Terre et viennent kidnapper les êtres qui y vivent.

A dystopian voyage into the future of mankind.

Who knew mystery better than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Who knew science fiction better than H. G. Wells? Who knew high adventure better than... Escape? Venture into dark forests and darker jungles for suspenseful stories of creatures and curses, trains and treasure, secrets and superstitions. Jack Webb, William Conrad, Paul Frees, Peggy Webber, John Dehner, and Gerald Mohr thrill in tales by Doyle, Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, Roald Dahl, Stephen Vincent Benet, and more.

Nacido de una conversación del autor con su hermano sobre el imperialismo inglés y su impacto en las sociedades víctimas de la cruel expansión del imperio, La Guerra de los Mundos relata la lucha de la humanidad por sobrevivir la invasión de fuerzas alienígenas mucho más avanzadas tecnológicamente y carentes de códigos morales o remordimiento. Atrévete a escuchar la clásica obra de uno de los padres de la ciencia ficción, adaptada ya reiteradas veces a la pantalla grande, entre ellas el éxito de taquilla protagonizada por Tom Cruise.

Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years...

Being an English author in a new and different culture seems to work its magic when these two are placed together in the same spot with a rich vocabulary; ideas seem more fully formed and characters have another edge to their existence. For the outsider looking in, more can be revealed and shared with ourselves.

H.G. Wells, renowned for his groundbreaking science fiction, also penned some of his most profound works in other genres. The Passionate Friends is not just a love story; it delves into the complexities of dreams, despair, jealousy, sex, and the struggle against societal norms. Written as a heartfelt letter from a father to his son—not to the boy he is now, but to the man he will become—this poignant narrative serves as a means for the father to share his life’s wisdom and experiences. Perhaps one day, when he is no longer around, his son will read it and rediscover him as a friend and ...