The War of the Worlds |
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Author:
| Wells, H. G. |
Series title: | Mobi Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60501-899-7 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
Publisher: | MobileReference
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $.95 |
Book Description:
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The War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, is an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth, and has influenced many others, as well as spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, and a television series based on the story. The 1938 radio broadcast caused public outcry against the episode, as many listeners believed that an actual Martian...
More DescriptionThe War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, is an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth, and has influenced many others, as well as spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, and a television series based on the story. The 1938 radio broadcast caused public outcry against the episode, as many listeners believed that an actual Martian invasion was in progress, a notable example of mass hysteria. - Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.