Herbert George Wells

The World Set Free (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Dark Future of Nuclear Warfare and Technological Advancement

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The World Set Free,' H.G. Wells crafts a prescient narrative that explores the transformative and destructive power of atomic energy, a theme that resonates deeply in today's context of nuclear proliferation and ecological concerns. Written in 1914, the novel employs a style marked by imaginative foresight intertwined with philosophical musings, as it envisions a world irreversibly altered by scientific advancement. The sharply drawn characters and their ethical dilemmas serve to highlight the moral implications of humanity's pursuit of progress, situating Wells within the early 20th-century discourse on science and society. Wells, often hailed as the father of science fiction, was not only a writer but also an outspoken social critic and futurist. His experiences as a teacher and his keen interest in sociology and politics fueled his desire to engage with contemporary issues through the medium of speculative fiction. 'The World Set Free' reflects his anxiety over the potential catastrophes of unbridled technological advancement, an apprehension that would only deepen as global tensions rose in the years following its publication. For readers interested in the intersection of literature and technological ethics, 'The World Set Free' stands as a compelling exploration of the consequences of human innovation. Wells' remarkable foresight and his poignant examination of human nature make this work a crucial addition to the canon of speculative fiction, inviting reflection on the choices we make in the pursuit of progress.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 163
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066064877
• Artikelnr.: 60733175

Autorenporträt

Born in 1866 in Bromley, England, to a poor family, Herbert George Wells began as an apprentice at the age of 14, but educated himself on his own, received a scholarship (1884), and specialized in biology at the University of London, from which he graduated in 1888. Having become a teacher, but still without money, he will ask journalism for additional resources. His first book is a work of biology, his second a novel: La Machine à explorer le temps (1895), which was an immediate success. One of the pioneers, with Jules Verne, of the novel of anticipation, Wells is also a polemist, believing in progress through science. These trends are reflected throughout a work that includes nearly 50 novels, tales, short stories and essays. H. G. Wells died in London on August 13, 1946.