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The War of the Worlds

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  • 188 pages
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The novel portrays a catastrophic invasion as humanity faces off against Martians. Through the eyes of an unnamed male narrator and his brother, readers experience the unfolding chaos sparked by the Martian arrival. The story begins with the narrator observing unusual lights on Mars from an observatory in Ottershaw, England, leading to a gripping account of survival and resistance. Recognized as a pivotal work in science fiction, it has profoundly influenced the genre, inspiring countless adaptations and imitations since its initial release.

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Language
English
Pages
188
ISBN13
9789356846104
Series
First published
1898
Original title
The War of the Worlds
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The novel portrays a catastrophic invasion as humanity faces off against Martians. Through the eyes of an unnamed male narrator and his brother, readers experience the unfolding chaos sparked by the Martian arrival. The story begins with the narrator observing unusual lights on Mars from an observatory in Ottershaw, England, leading to a gripping account of survival and resistance. Recognized as a pivotal work in science fiction, it has profoundly influenced the genre, inspiring countless adaptations and imitations since its initial release.