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The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

H.G Wells / Tim Zengerink

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muze Publishing
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781806290680

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What if the greatest threat to civilization came from the stars-and we were powerless to stop it?A lone astronomer glimpses a strange flicker on Mars. Days later, metallic capsules bury themselves in rural Surrey and erupt into monstrous war-machines. As London panics, an unnamed narrator flees through burning towns, ruined churches, and red weed-choked rivers while the Martians harvest human blood for their own dark evolution.What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: - The Blueprint of Alien-Invasion Fiction - The original masterpiece that inspired every saucer and space laser since. - Relentless Survival Thriller - On-the-ground chaos from thunderous tripod strides to the chilling silence that follows. - Sharp Social Commentary - A critique of colonialism, complacency, and technological hubris-now in clear, engaging prose. - Scientific Wonder & Horror - Cutting-edge (for 1898!) astronomy and biology updated with modern footnotes. - Afterword & Discussion Guide - Perfect for book clubs, classrooms, and curious minds.Can humanity outwit an intelligence far older-and colder-than our own?

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