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“[...] You read, I will suppose, attentively enough; but you cannot see the speaker's white, sincere face in the bright circle of the little lamp, nor hear the intonation of his voice. [...]”

Quote by H. G. Wells

Work

The Time Machine

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

Author

H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells

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

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