When the Sleeper Wakes (eBook)

H. G. Wells (Autor)

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2022
207 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654706708-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'When the Sleeper Wakes,' H. G. Wells crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of social inequality, technological advancement, and the consequences of human choice in a dystopian future. Written in the fin-de-siècle period, the novel employs a speculative fiction style, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of a rapidly changing society. Through the journey of Graham, an everyman who awakens from a long sleep to find the world drastically transformed, Wells critiques the capitalist society of his time, foreseeing a future plagued by oppression and corporate dominance while simultaneously exploring notions of revolution and human agency. H. G. Wells, a pivotal figure in science fiction, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of Victorian England. His experiences as a socialist and a keen observer of class struggles in contemporary society inspired him to write 'When the Sleeper Wakes.' The novel encapsulates his concerns about unchecked progress and societal decay at the turn of the century, revealing a vision of a world shaped by human error and the consequences of neglecting moral responsibility. This book is not only a gripping tale but also a thought-provoking exploration of the implications of technological and societal evolution. Readers interested in dystopian literature, social commentary, or Wells's visionary ideas on the future will find this novel an essential addition to their literary repertoire.

Autor

Herbert George Wells, commonly known as H. G. Wells (1866-1946), was an English writer famed for his profound influence on the science fiction genre. His literary career produced a comprehensive oeuvre, including both fiction and non-fiction, characterized by its engagement with contemporary social issues and visionary depiction of the future. Among his notable works, 'When the Sleeper Wakes' (1899) typifies his fascination with the themes of time and societal evolution. In this novel, Wells explores the life of a character who falls into a deep sleep and awakens centuries later into a dystopian future, a recurrent motif in his speculative fiction which reflects his persistent examination of the human condition and the consequences of technological progress. As a progenitor of science fiction, Wells's literary style is marked by an innate ability to blend the plausible with the extraordinary, often underpinned by his socialist political leanings. Although best known for his science fiction work, including 'The Time Machine' (1895), 'The Invisible Man' (1897), 'The War of the Worlds' (1898), and 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' (1896), Wells was also a prolific writer of history, politics, and social commentary. His works have left an indelible mark on literature and continue to resonate with contemporary audiences, affirming his status as a visionary and a critical voice of modernity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: 19th century anxieties • 19th century speculative fiction • Advanced Technology • British Literature • British science fiction • Dream exploration • dream manipulation • Dystopian Fiction • dystopian future • dystopian science fiction • dystopias • England • English literature • Fiction • Future Society • H.G. Wells novels • human nature exploration • imaginative world-building • London • Nightmare reality • power and control • Science Fiction • science fiction classic • Social commentary • Social commentary literature • Social Control • Social Inequality • Societal Transformation • Speculative Fiction • speculative fiction classics • technological innovations • time sleep narratives • Time Travel • twenty-first century • Utopian and dystopian fiction • Victorian science fiction • Wellsian critique • When the Sleeper Wakes