The War of the Worlds.
by Wells, H.G
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The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time.
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- Raptis Rare Books (US)
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- Title
- The War of the Worlds.
- Author
- Wells, H.G
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
- Keywords
- h.g. wells first edition war of the worlds, h.g. wells war of the worlds, War of the Worlds First Edition, war of the worlds h.g. wells first edition
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