Title: War of the Worlds
Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN: 0590101129
Location: 1C
Keywords: science fiction, alien invasion, Martians, survival, Victorian England, extraterrestrial, apocalypse, technology, human resilience, fear, warfare, destruction, 19th-century literature, societal critique, colonialism, humanity
Synopsis: The War of the Worlds is a classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells that explores humanity’s vulnerability in the face of advanced extraterrestrial life. Set in Victorian England, the story follows an unnamed protagonist as he witnesses the terrifying arrival of Martians, who invade Earth in towering, tripod-like machines equipped with heat rays and other destructive technologies. The Martians quickly decimate human cities, overpowering the military and spreading fear and chaos across the countryside.
Through the protagonist’s harrowing experiences, Wells delves into themes of survival, human fragility, and the arrogance of assuming human superiority in the universe. The novel serves as a critique of British colonialism, presenting humans as the “colonized” in a reversal of roles that forces readers to confront issues of exploitation and oppression. The War of the Worlds is celebrated for its chilling atmosphere and its innovative take on the alien invasion genre, leaving readers to ponder the possibilities of life beyond Earth.
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