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Paperback When the Sleeper Wakes Book

ISBN: 9359325317

ISBN13: 9789359325316

When the Sleeper Wakes

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"When the Sleeper Wakes" is an idea-frightening technological know-how fiction novel written by using H. G. Wells, a pioneering writer within the genre recognised for works inclusive of "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine." "The Sleeper Awakes," it offers a gripping exploration of futuristic dystopia and social commentary. The tale revolves round Graham, a man who falls right into a deep sleep inside the late nineteenth century due to a medical mishap. Unexpectedly, he awakens inside the year 2100 to discover himself in a massively converted global. The novel delves into topics of social inequality, generation's effect on society, and the effects of unchecked energy. In this destiny society, the wealthy elite have end up immensely powerful, even as most of the people of humans live in poverty and servitude. Graham's reputation as the "Sleeper" and his huge wealth grow to be catalysts for upheaval and exchange. As he navigates this strange new world, he becomes entangled in a revolt towards the oppressive ruling class, main to a thrilling and dramatic conflict for freedom. "When the Sleeper Wakes" is a charming paintings that mixes elements of technological know-how fiction with social and political observation. H. G. Wells' narrative foresight and innovative storytelling keep to resonate with readers, supplying a timeless exploration of the capacity results of societal and technological advancements.

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Very inventive

Considering when it was written, the author creates a futuristic society that appears good but has flaws like any other city. The inventions were interesting and the problems between the elite and the impoverished was depicted well. The sleeper's observation of what is going on around him is amusing because he is from a very different time. Good read.

when the sleeper wakes

When the Sleeper Wakes was a pretty good book. It was a little boring in some spots though. This wasn't one of H.G. Wells' better stories. I reccomend others like the Invisible Man or The War of the Worlds or The Time Machine.

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The (Surprisingly) Powerful Influence of H.G. Wells on Modern Day America
Published by Beth Clark • September 21, 2018

A hundred years ago, novelist H.G. Wells predicted that science would be "king of the world." Titanic's Jack Dawson may take issue with that claim, but he’d have a tough time disputing the compelling influence Wells had on politics, society, and the future that extended far beyond the literary realm. Considering Wells is one the founding fathers of sci-fi (along with Jules Verne and Edgar Rice Burroughs) and the author of The Time Machine, The Invisible man, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The War of the Worlds, that's saying something.

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