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The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a gripping science fiction classic that explores the terrifying invasion of Earth by Martians. Experience the thrilling narrative, visionary imagination, and thought-provoking commentary on human resilience and societal upheaval.

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The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.

Science fiction master H.G. Wells' thrilling tale of an alien invasion, adapted for young readers.

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. It first appeared in serialized form in 1897, published simultaneously in Pearson's Magazine in the UK and Cosmopolitan magazine in the US. The first appearance in book form was published by William... Read Full Overview

La obra de Wells ha influido largamente a la tradici?n literaria de la ciencia ficci?n.
La guerra de los mundos narra por primera vez en la historia de la literatura un tema que ser? recurrente desde entonces y originar? todo un subg?nero dentro de la ciencia... Read Full Overview

This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Well's classic work of science fiction, The War of the Worlds, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.

The War of the Worlds , written by H.G. Wells and originally published in 1898, is a science fiction novel that tells the story of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel follows an unnamed narrator as he witnesses the destruction caused by the aliens and their advanced technology... Read Full Overview

One of the most important and influential invasion narratives ever written, The War of the Worlds (1897) describes the coming of the Martians, who land in Woking, and make their way remorselessly towards the capital, wreaking chaos, death, and destruction.

Among the first literary works to feature a war between humans and extraterrestrial beings, The War of the Worlds is one of the most talked-about works of science fiction in history.

After a strange shooting star illuminates England's night sky, a mysterious... Read Full Overview

Introduction by Arthur C. Clarke Commentary by Jules Verne and an anonymous reviewer from The Critic "No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal... Read Full Overview

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable... Read Full Overview

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable... Read Full Overview

What would happen if Martians landed on Earth--and none of our weapons could stop them? H.G. Wellss timeless masterpiece--which spawned many a movie adaptation--imagines this frightening scenario. The horrifying bug-like extraterrestrials, which can wipe out entire crowds with... Read Full Overview

It never was a war, any more than there's war between man and ants.

The Original 1898 Classic

The Martians have touched down on earth. Dormant they may have been perceived, but soon they come to life in giant tripods that dispense... Read Full Overview