Description
A chilling account of humanity's first encounter with extraterrestrial life unfolds as a Martian invasion descends upon Victorian England. As colossal, tripod-like machines march across the landscape, unleashing devastating heat rays and poisonous fumes, the narrator desperately navigates the chaos, witnessing the collapse of society and the terrifying reality of alien conquest. This seminal work of science fiction explores themes of survival, the fragility of civilization, and humanity's place in the universe, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
Available Editions
paperback
Modern Library
Published Mar 12, 2002
224 pages
ISBN: 9780375759239
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2005
199 pages
ISBN: 9780141441030
paperback
Penguin
Published Dec 6, 2018
240 pages
ISBN: 9780241382707
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Details
First Published
1898
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.