The Time Machine

Set in a distant future, the narrative follows a Time Traveler who journeys to the year 802,701, where humanity has evolved into two distinct races: the delicate Eloi and the sinister Morlocks. After his time machine is stolen, he teams up with Weena, an Eloi, to recover it. Venturing even further into the future reveals a dying Earth under a stagnant red sun, inhabited only by a mysterious creature. This pioneering work by H.G. Wells not only explores themes of evolution and societal decay but also laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre, inspiring numerous adaptations and works.