“Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness. The work of ameliorating the conditions of life -- the true civilizing process that makes life more and more secure -- had gone steadily on to a climax... And the harvest was what I saw.”
In this seminal work of science fiction, the protagonist, a Victorian inventor, constructs a time machine to travel into the future. The novel delves into the mysteries of time and the potential consequences of altering its flow, offering a thought-provoking examination of societal evolution and the nature of human progress. more
H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more
“Madness. I did not get myself born to die. I have better things to do.”