"Twelve Stories and a Dream" by H. G. Wells is a collection of tales that explores the blend of ambition, irony, and the unforeseen impact of scientific progress, introducing characters like Filmer, the reluctant inventor of a flying machine, whose story highlights the complex relationship between innovation, personal trepidation, and society's perception. This selection of narratives explores the intricacies of humanity, technology, and the extraordinary, blending reality with speculation and inviting readers to consider the ramifications of aspiration and the uncertainties of fate. The tone of the collection is satirical and reflective, urging critical engagement with the themes presented, as characters navigate the fine line between triumph and tribulation, reflecting Wells' insightful observations of the epoch.
Twelve Stories and a Dream
By H. G. Wells
In this collection, a timid inventor's unintended fame and other strange tales reveal the bizarre consequences of ambition, invention, and the unpredictable nature of human existence.
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About the AuthorHerbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
Herbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
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