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Science fiction and fantasy have gone hand-in-hand since their emergence at the end of the 19th century. Containing the best short stories of the masters of the two genres, this collection brings together the outstanding imaginations of writers such as H. G. Wells, George Griffith, Robert E. Howard and William Morris. Providing both an escape from the troubles of the real world and unique insight, these tales provide an experience that can't be replicated...
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This book is a collection of short stories written by H. G. Wells. Containing over fifty tales, 'The Short Stories of H. G. Wells' constitutes a must-read for lovers of the short storm form and is not to be missed by fans of Wells' fantastic work. "The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his later works are increasingly political and didactic. The stories include: 'The Stolen Bacillus', 'The Flowering of the Strange Orchid',...
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The Chronic Argonauts, In The Modern Vein (A Bardlet's Romance), The Triumphs Of A Taxidermist , The Stolen Bacillus, The Hammerpond Park Burglary, The Jilting Of Jane, The Diamond Maker, The Flowering Of The Strange Orchid, In The Avu Observatory, Through A Window (At A Window), The Treasure In The Forest, The Lord Of The Dynamos, Aepyornis Island, A Deal In Ostriches, The Flying Man, The Temptation Of Harringay, The Moth (A Moth - Genus...
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H. G. Wells is regarded as one of the greatest science-fiction writers of all time. In this carefully selected collection is contained 'The Father of Science Fiction's greatest science fiction and fantasy writings, including stories such as 'The Invasion from Mars' and 'The Valley of the Spiders'.
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