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    The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The War of the Worlds with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells, which tells the story of a Martian invasion on Earth and man’s struggle to fight back and reclaim the planet, presenting the reader with fundamental questions on human values and man’s place in the universe. This classic piece of science fiction has never been out of print, showing its exceptional popularity, and it has even influenced the work of real-life scientists. Wells was a prolific English writer who is often called the "Father of Science Fiction" and was nominated for a Nobel Prize in Literature four times, although he never won. His works have continued to inspire science fiction writers, and many readers continue to enjoy his enthralling novels today. 

    Find out everything you need to know about The War of the Worlds in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
       • A complete plot summary
       • Character studies
       • Key themes and symbols

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    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateDec 7, 2015
    ISBN9782806271297
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      The War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      English writer

      Born in Kent (England) in 1866

      Died in London in 1946

      Notable works:

      The Time Machine (1895), novel

      The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), novel

      The War of the Worlds (1897), novel

      Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a British writer. From a modest background, he grew up in Kent, undertaking various activities before beginning his studies in biology. He tried his hand at writing and publishing scientific essays, short stories and science fiction novels such as The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896) and The War of the Worlds (1897).

      The successor of Jules Verne, Wells is considered one of the founders of modern

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