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Londres, fin du XIXe siècle. Un groupe d’amis suit le récit des aventures de celui qui se prétend explorateur du temps. Créateur d'une machine fantastique à naviguer dans le temps, il a été visiter l'année 802 701. La Terre est alors habitée par des étranges êtres qui ressemblent aux humains, dans un éternel âge d'or où rien ne semble les troubler. Presque rien, car la nuit, les Morlocks sortent des profondeurs de la Terre et viennent kidnapper les êtres qui y vivent.

Dive into the imaginative world of Little Wars, a captivating game designed for boys aged twelve to one hundred and fifty, and for the more discerning girls who enjoy traditionally boyish games and literature. This delightful account, penned by H.G. Wells in 1913, chronicles the transformation of childhood toys into a sophisticated pastime. With an appendix dedicated to Kriegspiel, Wells and his friends crafted a set of rules that infused play with a civilizing influence. Although wargaming has evolved significantly since then, Wells insights reveal how even these basic rules can highlight the...

Writing this novel in 1923, H. G. Wells called it a “scientific fantasy.” He featured a utopia located in a parallel universe.

This novel is about a group of scientists that invent food that accelerates the growth of children turning them into giants upon becoming adults. There have been many B-movie adaptations. This is Wells at his finest with a science experiment gone wrong.

This is a guidebook on world control and management, a program that Wells believed should be orchestrated (and would be successful) through what he called the "Open Conspiracy". This conspiracy is fully outlined in this work and is designed to be run by many separate organizations working together, as opposed to being run by just one group. Is this required for the world's most powerful people? Maybe it is. Or maybe it should be. Wells was a visionary and genius whose work should be paid attention to.

A scientist invents a machine that carries him into the future.

Embark on a mind-bending journey through time with H.G. Wells' classic, The Time Machine. Witness the gripping tale of an intrepid inventor who catapults himself into the distant future, encountering bizarre civilization and the enigmatic Morlocks. A timeless exploration of temporal paradoxes and the boundless mysteries of the fourth dimension.

HG Wells' perennially popular, and never out-of-print, 1898 science fiction novel, depicting a sudden invasion of the English heartland by highly intelligent and coldly malevolent creatures from Mars, and the rout of human resistance before the invaders' superior technology. The novel has been many times adapted for other media, including Hollywood movies, and the legendary 1938 radio presentation by Orson Welles.

When a retired tea-dealer named Mr. Fison takes a casual afternoon walk along the cliffs of Sidmouth, he expects nothing more than sea breeze and sunshine. Instead, he becomes the first living witness to a new species—a swarm of massive, intelligent, and shockingly aggressive cephalopods known as Haploteuthis ferox. What begins as curiosity quickly spirals into a frantic fight for survival as these tentacled predators crawl out of the surf, hunt along the tide pools, and launch deadly attacks on boats, swimmers, and the unprepared towns along the coast.

Join us on an enchanting journey with The Wheels of Chance - A Bicycling Idyll, where a humble drapers assistant, after acquiring an old bicycle, embarks on a transformative two-week tour through the picturesque countryside. Little does he know, this adventure will change his life forever. (Summary by annise)

Set against the backdrop of late 19th century England, H. G. Wells’ witty early novel offers a captivating exploration of the teaching profession, science, and politics, all vying for attention in the life of its protagonist. With elements of spiritualism woven into the narrative, the story humorously reveals how these serious pursuits must contend with the complexities of love. - Summary by Anthony Ogus

Published in 1895, H.G. Wellss Select Conversations with an Uncle marks his debut in literary form. This engaging collection features twelve witty dialogues with a fictional uncle, who returns to London from South Africa with a touch of affluence. Additionally, it includes two intriguing discussions—one on aestheticism during a train ride, titled A Misunderstood Artist, and another exploring physiognomy, called The Man with a Nose. Dive into this captivating blend of humor and insight that showcases Wellss early literary prowess.

Join the hilarious adventure of Bealby, a spirited thirteen-year-old boy who decides to take matters into his own hands. Fed up with his mundane role as a stewards-room boy at the grand estate of Shonts—where his stepfather, Mr. Darling, works as a gardener—Bealby makes a daring escape. His antics disrupt a lavish weekend gathering hosted by a nouveau riche couple and attended by none other than the Lord Chancellor. Get ready for a delightful romp filled with humor and mischief! - Summary by Wikipedia

The year is 1898. Man’s fascination with scientific discovery has taken a most unexpected turn, as a cylinder originating from Mars has crashed into Earth in the English countryside.

Tauchen Sie ein in eine Welt voller Morde, Verbrechen und meisterhafter Spannung – mit Klassikern der Krimi- und Mystery-Literatur.

Erleben Sie über 14 Stunden spannende Unterhaltung mit Geistern, Dunkelmännern, Untoten, Betrügern, Dieben, Narzissten, Hexenmeistern, zwielichtigen Zauberkünstlern und bösartigen Schurken. Alle diese Werke haben immer wieder die Phantasie und das Interesse an Schauergeschichten bei den Zuhörern neu entfacht. Um euch so richtig das Gruseln zu lehren, haben wir diese besonderen Geschichten ausgewählt und in dieser Hörbuch-Playlist versammelt.

Ein unbekannter Himmelskörper bedroht das Sonnensystem, Erdbeben, Flutwellen und Vulkanausbrüche werfen die Menschheit ins Chaos. Die Städte versinken, Menschen fliehen, beten und kämpfen – doch die Katastrophe ist nur der Anfang. Erfahre, wie Wells meisterhaft Spannung, kosmische Bedrohung und menschliche Ohnmacht vereint.

Azuma-zi, ein einsamer Heizer aus dem Osten, entdeckt in der gigantischen Dynamo eine göttliche Macht. Die Maschine wird sein Altar, sein Trost und sein Schicksal. Unterdrückt, verspottet und misshandelt, glaubt er, dass sein Gott ihn hört – bis ein tödliches Opfer die Maschine „erhört". In Der Herr der Dynamos zeigt H. G. Wells, wie menschlicher Fanatismus, Glaube und Technologie auf apokalyptische Weise kollidieren.

In this whimsical tale, an other-worldly creature descends upon a quaint English village, where H. G. Wells cleverly employs humor and satire to highlight the quirks and flaws of Victorian society. As ‘angel’ and humans encounter one another, both sides grapple with a shared sense of bewilderment and misunderstanding. (summary by Mary Bard)

Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid...