When the Sleeper Wakes (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | H G Wells | knygos.lt

Aprašymas

When the Sleeper Wakes is the story of a man who sleeps for two hundred and three years, waking in a completely transformed London, where, because of compound interest on his bank accounts, he has become the richest man in the world. A fanatic socialist and author of prophetic writings, the main character sees his dreams realized and the future revealed in all its horror. When the Sleeper Wakes was first serialized between 1898 and 1899 and rereleased as The Sleeper Awakes in 1910. Herbert George "H. G." Wells was an English writer best known for his work in science fiction. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.