Published in 1922, Tales of the Unexpected gathers fifteen tales, including such classic stories as “The New Accelerator, ” in which a newly discovered elixir that enables individuals to move rapidly through time turns out to be both a blessing and a curse and “A Dream of Armageddon, ” a futuristic, anti-war tale of a man torn between his love for a woman and the political life he wants to abandon. Also included are “The Door in the Wall, ” “The Man Who Could Work Miracles, ” and “The Moth, ” among others.
Circa l’autore
H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include
The Time Machine, and
The War of the Worlds.
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