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- Autorius: H G Wells
- Leidėjas: Library of Alexandria
- ISBN-10: 1806290685
- ISBN-13: 9781806290680
- Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Kalba: Anglų
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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?
- Autorius: H G Wells
- Leidėjas: Library of Alexandria
- ISBN-10: 1806290685
- ISBN-13: 9781806290680
- Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Kalba: Anglų
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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