Download or read book The War of the Worlds La Guerre des Mondes written by James Ward (Editor) and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds is a work of creative genius, and in many respects we are still living today in the imaginative landscape that Wells shaped in this classic of early science fiction. This parallel text edition of The War of the Worlds will provide both a stimulating subject and simple reading pleasure for students of either French or English, and it will also be useful to more seasoned comparatists who are interested in pursuing a close study of the original and its French translation, presented in a conveniently accessible form.
Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H.G. Wells and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2003-03-17 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, the first story to speculate about the consequences of aliens (from Mars) with superior technology landing on earth, is one of the most influential science fiction books ever written. The novel is both a thrilling narrative and an elaboration of Wells's socio-political thought on the subjects of imperialism, humankind's treatment of other animals, and unquestioning faith in military technology and the continuation of the human species. This edition's appendices include other related writings by Wells; selected correspondence; contemporary reviews; excerpts from works that influenced the novel and from contemporary invasion narratives; and photographs of examples of Victorian military technology.
Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H G Wells and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, is an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth, and has influenced many others, as well as spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, and a television series based on the story. The 1938 radio broadcast caused public outcry against the episode, as many listeners believed that an actual Martian invasion was in progress, a notable example of mass hysteria.
Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H. G. Wells and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War of the Worlds is a novel written by H. G. Wells in 1898, depicting an alien invasion of the earth, and is often regarded as being the first to depict such a disaster. The book tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. The Martians, fleeing their own planet because its resources are depleted, invade Earth, landing in England, sweeping through the countryside, destroying or capturing everything in their path. Any effort by the humans to thwart the Martian advance is crushed; the alien invaders seem unstoppable. Since its publication, The War of the Worlds has entered pop.
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Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H G Wells and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than one hundred years H. G. Wells' classic science fiction tale of the Martian invasion of Earth has enthralled readers with a combination of imagination and incisive commentary on the imbalance of power that continues to be relevant today. The War of the Worlds, the science fiction classic that first proposed the possibility of intelligent life on other planets and has enthralled readers for generations. This compelling tale describes the Martian invasion of earth. When huge, tireless creatures land in England, complete chaos erupts. Using their fiery heat rays and crushing strength, the aliens just may succeed in silencing all opposition. Is life on earth doomed? Will mankind survive? A timeless view of a universe turned upside down, The War of the Worlds is an ingenious and imaginative look into the possibilities of the future and the secrets yet to be revealed.
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Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H. G. Wells and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H.G. Wells' startling tale of mankind's first encounter with an alien race, The War of the Worlds is recognized as the original alien invasion story, written by one of the fathers of science fiction in the late 1890s.The story, set in rural and urban England, is written as two books, Book I dealing with the invasion itself, and Book II, reliving the narrator's experiences as Mankind lives under its alien conquerors until finally winning freedom.The fame of this exceptional story was enhanced first when radio star Orson Welles stunned listeners in the United States in October of 1938 by broadcasting a dramatic adaptation of The War of the Worlds so authentic that it caused panic throughout the country and resulted in countless calls to federal and state authorities. The War of the Worlds has since been adapted for radio, television and the silver screen countless times, and it is widely recognized as the bestselling science fiction story of all time.This new edition is oversized for easy handling and printed in a classic easy to read font.
Download or read book La Guerre des Mondes written by H. G. Wells and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-16 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La Guerre des mondes (The War of the Worlds) est un roman de science-fiction écrit par H. G. Wells, publié en 1898. C'est une des premières oeuvres d'imagination dont le sujet est l'humanité confrontée à une race extraterrestre hostile2, en plus d'être le reflet de l'angoisse de l'époque victorienne et de l'impérialisme.Le roman est adapté plusieurs fois : pour la radio (dont une version d'Orson Welles qui a défrayé la chronique en 19383), en jeux de rôle, en bande dessinée, en quatre longs-métrages et plusieurs séries4.Herbert George Wells, nom de plume H. G. Wells, né le 21 septembre 1866 à Bromley dans le Kent (Royaume-Uni) et mort le 13 août 1946 à Londres, est un écrivain britannique surtout connu pour ses romans de science-fiction. Il est également l'auteur de nombreux romans de satire sociale, d'oeuvres de prospective, de réflexions politiques et sociales ainsi que d'ouvrages de vulgarisation touchant aussi bien à la biologie et à l'histoire qu'aux questions sociales. Il est considéré comme le père de la science-fiction contemporaine.
Download or read book La Guerre Des Mondes The War of the Worlds written by H. G. Wells and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cette nouvelle �dition fran�aise est traduite de l'anglais par Henry Durand-Davray (�d. 1899) et illustr�e par Henrique Alvim Corr�a (�d. 1906). Suivie de la version anglaise. La Guerre des mondes (The War of the Worlds) est un roman de science-fiction �crit par H. G. Wells, publi� en 1898. C'est une des premi�res oeuvres d'imagination dont le sujet est l'humanit� confront�e � une race extraterrestre hostile, en plus d'�tre le reflet de l'angoisse de l'�poque victorienne et de l'imp�rialisme.Chef-d'oeuvre de la science-fiction moderne, ce roman est le premier � d�crire des extraterrestres � l'identit� propre, intelligents et totalement inhumains. La guerre des mondes fait partie de ces textes qui traversent le temps, et il a inspir� � Steven Spielberg son nouveau film � grand spectacle.
Download or read book The War of the Worlds written by H. G. Wells and published by Joe Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War of the Worlds first appeared in print in 1897. It is perhaps the most notorious of all science fiction works, and one of the first to envision a full-scale conflict between humans and extra terrestrials. Orson Welles famously adapted the novel for radio in 1938, presenting the drama as a series of simulated news bulletins—convincingly enough to cause panic among a large portion of the national audience. Many other adaptations have been produced over the years, the most recent of which was the 2005 feature film starring Tom Cruise. Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions.
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