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When the Sleeper Wakes
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781022950481
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
H.G. Wells, the master of science fiction, presents a chilling vision of the future in When the Sleeper Wakes. Journey to a distant, dystopian era dominated by technology and stark social divides. A man awakens after centuries of suspended animation to find himself at the center of a world transformed, a world where progress has come at a steep price.
This classic novel explores themes of technological innovation, utopian ideals warped into oppressive realities, and the timeless struggle for power. Wells's narrative offers a thought-provoking commentary on the potential consequences of unchecked advancement and the enduring human desire for a better world. Delve into a meticulously prepared edition of this landmark work of dystopian science fiction and discover a story that continues to resonate with its unsettling predictions and exploration of humanity's complex relationship with technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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