The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells, first serialised in 1897 by Pearson's Magazine in the UK and by Cosmopolitan magazine in the US. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897, it is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extra-terrestrial race. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears, and prejudices.
| Author | H. G. Wells |
| Publisher | William Heinemann (UK), Harper & Bros (US) |
| Text | ' at Wikisource |
About War of the Worlds
Loose adaptation of the HG Wells novel of the same name which is set in contemporary France. It is known for being filmed in the style of The Walking Dead and it follows different groups of survivors who team up after an apocalyptic extra-terrestrial strike.
Achievement of War of the Worlds
The show was created by Howard Overman and was also aired on Canal+ in France. It is the third television adaptation of the novel.
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