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The H. G. Wells Library

The H. G. Wells Library

By: H. G. Wells
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 A curious library stands open at the edge of time. Here, the worlds of H. G. Wells are not merely remembered but awakened, their voices carried once more across the invisible ether. The H. G. Wells Library presents complete readings of tales that peer into futures yet unborn, confront the machinery of progress, and question the destiny of humankind itself. From silent laboratories to distant planets, each episode invites the listener to wander as both observer and traveller, discovering wonders, warnings, and possibilities in equal measure.

Step within, and let the turning of pages become a voyage through evolution, empire, and imagination - for the future, as Wells well knew, begins in the act of listening.Public domain
Episodes
  • The New Machiavelli Chapter 13 Part 2

    The New Machiavelli Chapter 13 Part 2
    Mar 9 2026
    In which the narrator reflects on the failure of conventional morality to restrain passionate love between himself and Isabel, capturing the profound complications and intense yearnings that accompany their secret liaison amid societal constraints. Meanwhile, political ambitions and personal strife intertwine as the narrator navigates the turbulent waters of public life and private desire, revealing the intricate tensions of love, honour, and duty.
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    29 mins
  • The New Machiavelli Chapter 14 Part 1

    The New Machiavelli Chapter 14 Part 1
    Mar 9 2026
    In which the narrator and Isabel grapple with the tender complexities of their relationship amid rising political success and mounting social scandal, revealing a profound yearning for intimacy and the burdens of public scrutiny. They find themselves caught between the desire for a shared domestic life and the demands of ambition, as rumours and opposition conspire to force a painful reckoning.
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    34 mins
  • The New Machiavelli Chapter 13 Part 1

    The New Machiavelli Chapter 13 Part 1
    Mar 8 2026
    In which the narrator reflects with candid introspection on the gradual and complex development of a profound intellectual and emotional bond with Isabel, characterised by a mingling of admiration, friendship, and an eventual awakening of passionate love. We accompany them through their vibrant exchanges and mutual aspirations, set against the subtleties of early twentieth-century societal constraints and the vexed question of personal desire versus public decorum.
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    36 mins
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