The Door In The Wall And Other Stories The Original 1911 Edition Of 8 Fantasy And Science Fiction Short Stories

Author : H. G. Wells
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Page : 148 pages
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Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788074848667

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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories (The original 1911 edition of 8 fantasy and science fiction short stories) by H. G. Wells Pdf

1. The Door in the Wall 2. The Star 3. A Dream of Armageddon 4. The Cone 5. A Moonlight Fable 6. The Diamond Maker 7. The Lord of the Dynamos 8. The Country of the Blind. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is one person sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 161 pages
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Release : 2022-10-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368287436

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The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells Pdf

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Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
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Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1473333253

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The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells Pdf

This book contains eight short stories written by H. G. Wells. A wonderful mixture of science fiction and fantasy, "The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories" constitutes a fantastic introduction to Wells' work and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. The stories include: "A Door in The Wall," "The Star," "A Dream of Armageddon," "The Cone," "A Moonlight Fable," "The Diamond Maker," "The Lord of The Dynamos," and "The Country of The Blind." Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. First published in 1911.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
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Release : 2021-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798527144833

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The Door in the Wall:(Annotated Edition) by H. G. Wells Pdf

The Door in the Wall" was first published in 1911 as part of a collection titled "The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories". The conflict between science and imagination is the major theme of the story, which was enormously popular when it first appeared. Today Wells's reputation rests almost entirely upon his science fiction novels, which include The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898), all of which are acknowledged classics of the science fiction genre and continue to be widely read and adapted into other media. "The Door in the Wall" is considered by both readers and critics to be Wells's finest short story.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
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Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798683975227

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The Door in the Wall (Annotated) by H. G. Wells Pdf

H. G. Wells's short story "The Door in the Wall" was first published in 1911 as part of a collection titled The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories. The conflict between science and imagination is the major theme of the story, which was enormously popular when it first appeared.

Author : H G Wells
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Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Electronic
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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories by H G Wells Pdf

The Door in the Wall: There was something in the very air of it that exhilarated, that gave one a sense of lightness and good happening and well being; there was something in the sight of it that made all its color clean and perfect and subtly luminous.

Author : H.g. Wells
Publisher : Unknown
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Release : 2021-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798501073425

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The Door in the Wall(Annoteted Edition) by H.g. Wells Pdf

"The Door in the Wall" was first published in 1911 as part of a collection titled ""The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories"".The conflict between science and imagination is the major theme of the story, which was enormously popular when it first appeared.Today Wells's reputation rests almost entirely upon his science fiction novels, which include The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898), all of which are acknowledged classics of the science fiction genre and continue to be widely read and adapted into other media."The Door in the Wall" is considered by both readers and critics to be Wells's finest short story."

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 148 pages
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Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788027236176

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THE DOOR IN THE WALL AND OTHER TALES - 8 Titles in One Edition by H. G. Wells Pdf

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: 1.The Door in the Wall '2.The Star 3.A Dream of Armageddon 4.The Cone 5.A Moonlight Fable 6.The Diamond Maker 7.The Lord of the Dynamos 8.The Country of the Blind Herbert George "H. G." Wells ( 1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is one person sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726800999

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The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells Pdf

If you visited a paradise, how could return to living in the normal world? That’s the question which haunts Lionel Wallace in H.G. Wells’ "The Door in the Wall". When he was a child, Lionel found a magical green door. He stepped through it into a sun-dappled garden, inhabited by angelic women and friendly animals. Then suddenly he was cast out, back into reality. For the rest of his life, he longs to find that green door once again. "The Door in the Wall" has invited countless interpretations over the years—is it about repressed trauma, or missed opportunities, or a fable about industrialisation? Read it to make up your mind. H.G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English author often called the "father of science fiction". His work popularised some of the genre’s most abiding concepts, such as time travel and parallel universes, while also exploring social issues of the day. Among his most famous books are "The Time Machine", "The Island of Doctor Moreau", "The Invisible Man" and "The First Men in the Moon". Wells was also one of the first writers to imagine an alien invasion. In "The War of the Worlds" he depicts a devastating attack by Martians, who stalk the earth in huge metal tripods. Orson Welles famously created an American radio version in the 1930s, panicking some listeners who thought it was a real news bulletin. The book has been adapted for the screen many times, including a movie starring Tom Cruise and a BBC television series.

Author : Herbert George Wells
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN : 1567920608

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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories by Herbert George Wells Pdf

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 151930935X

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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories by H. G. Wells Pdf

Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946), known primarily as H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is called the father of science fiction, along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898).

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725169835

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The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells Pdf

The Door in the Wall, and other stories: Large Print by H. G. Wells Herbert George Wells, usually referred to as H. G. Wells, was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, including even two books on war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a "father of science fiction," along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author : H Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515053989

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The Door in the Wall by H Wells Pdf

H. G. Wells's short story "The Door in the Wall" was first published in 1911 as part of a collection titled The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories. The conflict between science and imagination is the major theme of the story, which was enormously popular when it first appeared. Today Wells's reputation rests almost entirely upon his science fiction novels, which include The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898), all of which are acknowledged classics of the science fiction genre and continue to be widely read and adapted into other media. "The Door in the Wall" is considered by both readers and critics to be Wells's finest short story."The Door in the Wall" examines an issue to which Wells returned repeatedly in his writing: the contrast between aesthetics and science and the difficulty of choosing between them. The protagonist, Lionel Wallace, possesses a vivid imagination but goes into politics, where he is considered extremely rational. Wells himself was both a trained scientist and a writer of fiction, and this theme recurs in several guises in Wells's work. The story suggests both the magic and the danger of a nostalgia for a buried time. It is a story about politician Wallace who, while growing up in a joyless home, discovers a door in a wall leading to an enchanted garden. Wells's recurrent theme of science versus art is part of a wider contrast between the rational and the imaginative elements of experience. Wells has often been seen as being caught on an intellectual battleground between his scientific training in rational thought and his gift of a vivid imagination. Wallace's inability to bridge the gap between his imagination and his rational, scientific side leads to his death.

Author : H Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
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Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987533305

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The Door in the Wall by H Wells Pdf

Widely recognized as one of the key figures in the development of the science fiction and fantasy genres, H.G. Wells was a prolific writer who produced hundreds of short and long works in these styles. The tales collected in The Door in the Wall and Other Stories span Wells' early career and offer a satisfying cross-section of his work.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974672107

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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories by H. G. Wells Pdf

Widely recognized as one of the key figures in the development of the science fiction and fantasy genres, H.G. Wells was a prolific writer who produced hundreds of short and long works in these styles. The tales collected in The Door in the Wall and Other Stories span Wells' early career and offer a satisfying cross-section of his work.