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The Time Machine - by H G Wells (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • The Time Machine by H. G. Wells - Deluxe Hardbound Edition is a groundbreaking work of classic science fiction that takes readers beyond the boundaries of time and into a distant, unsettling future.
  • 144 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Classics

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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells - Deluxe Hardbound Edition is a groundbreaking work of classic science fiction that takes readers beyond the boundaries of time and into a distant, unsettling future. Through the journey of the mysterious Time Traveller, H. G. Wells presents a visionary story filled with time travel, dystopian society, scientific imagination, and philosophical reflection.

As the Time Traveller journeys far into the future, he encounters the seemingly gentle Eloi and the underground-dwelling Morlocks, two radically different descendants of humanity. Their divided existence reveals a world transformed by social inequality, technological change, and the long-term consequences of human progress, turning the adventure into a powerful exploration of civilization and evolution.

Blending science fiction, dystopian fiction, adventure, and social commentary, Wells examines questions of class division, industrialization, survival, ambition, and the future of humankind. The novel's imaginative vision and philosophical depth helped shape the development of modern science fiction and continues to inspire readers interested in speculative ideas about time, technology, and society.

Presented in a Deluxe Hardbound Edition, The Time Machine makes a striking addition to collections of classic literature, science fiction, dystopian novels, and H. G. Wells books. Ideal for students, collectors, sci-fi enthusiasts, and thoughtful readers, this timeless novel combines suspenseful adventure with enduring questions about progress, responsibility, and humanity's possible future.

Why should readers pick this book?

  • A Landmark Science Fiction Classic: Experience one of the most influential time travel novels ever written and a foundational work in the development of modern science fiction.
  • Dystopian Adventure & Social Commentary: Explore a future shaped by class division, evolution, technology, industrialization, and the consequences of human progress.
  • Deluxe Hardbound Edition: A collectible choice for H. G. Wells fans, science fiction readers, students, classic literature lovers, and gifting.

Key Themes
  • Time Travel & the Future: Journey beyond the present into a distant world that challenges ideas about progress, civilization, and humanity's destiny.
  • Class, Evolution & Society: Examine the striking contrast between the Eloi and Morlocks and the social divisions they represent.
  • Technology, Ambition & Consequence: Reflect on innovation, industrialization, scientific curiosity, responsibility, and the uncertain consequences of human advancement.



About the Author



Born in Bromley in Kent, England, Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866-1946) has been called the father of science fiction. His most notable works include The War of the Worlds (1897), The Time Machine (1895), The Invisible Man (1897), and The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896). Wells also wrote on topics related to history and social commentary and was involved in politics for much of his life. Novels like Kipps and The History of Mr. Polly, which describe lower-middle class life, led to the suggestion that he was a worthy successor to Charles Dickens.Wells died in London in August, 1946, after having lived through two World Wars.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-17 Years
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: Fingerprint
Format: Paperback
Author: H G Wells
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2015
TCIN: 1014587312
UPC: 9788175992955
Item Number (DPCI): 247-65-2681
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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