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The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

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The War of the Worlds

by H. G. Wells

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London: The Folio Society, 2004. Hardcover. Fine. Striking Folio Society edition of Well's enduring 1898 science fiction novel with colour illustrations by Grahame Baker. With an introduction by Iain Sinclair. Complete with slipcase. In crisp, fine condition.

Synopsis

The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time.

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Bookseller
AJ Scruffles GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
008180
Title
The War of the Worlds
Author
H. G. Wells
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
The Folio Society
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
2004
Keywords
attractive_binding, fiction, literature, aliens, invasion, thriller, adventure, sci-fi, classic
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