The War of the Worlds
by Wells, H. G.
‘Are we or they Lords of the World?’ One of the earliest works of fiction to detail a conflict between mankind and an extra-terrestrial race, the story has influenced countless movies, TV shows, and other media. The protagonist, an unnamed man in Surrey, and his younger brother must navigate London as southern England is invaded by Martians. Their adventure has spawned one of the most commented-on works in science fiction.
- Publication Date
- 1898
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- Reading level
- Young Adult, Adult
- Content warning
- None
Book tags
- Culture
- British Isles
- Format
- Chapter Book
- Subject
- Science
- Timeline
- Victorian Era
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