When The Sleeper Wakes: A Victorian Science Fiction Vision of Dystopian Future London, Capitalist Oligarchy, and Technological Rebellion - Couverture souple
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When the Sleeper Wakes is H. G. Wells's darkly prophetic romance of futurity, in which Graham, a Victorian invalid, falls into a trance-like sleep and awakens two centuries later to discover that accumulated investments have made him the nominal master of a vast, mechanized world. The novel fuses scientific romance, political satire, and dystopian spectacle, imagining aerial warfare, mass media manipulation, urban gigantism, and oligarchic capitalism with unsettling prescience. Its style is urgent, panoramic, and often melodramatic, placing it within the late-Victorian tradition of speculative fiction while anticipating the modern dystopia. Wells, trained in science under T. H. Huxley and deeply engaged with socialism, evolutionary theory, and the social consequences of technology, wrote from a position of both fascination and alarm. His early fiction repeatedly tests civilization against time, power, and biological change; here, the sleeping protagonist becomes a device through which Wells can estrange the present and expose the brutal tendencies already latent in industrial modernity. This book is recommended to readers interested in the origins of dystopian literature, the political imagination of fin-de-siècle Britain, and fiction that treats technological progress as morally ambiguous. Though less polished than some of Wells's masterpieces, it remains intellectually provocative and historically indispensable.
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When The Sleeper Wakes
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -When the Sleeper Wakes is H. G. Wells's darkly prophetic romance of futurity, in which Graham, a Victorian invalid, falls into a trance-like sleep and awakens two centuries later to discover that accumulated investments have made him the nominal master of a vast, mechanized world. The novel fuses scientific romance, political satire, and dystopian spectacle, imagining aerial warfare, mass media manipulation, urban gigantism, and oligarchic capitalism with unsettling prescience. Its style is urgent, panoramic, and often melodramatic, placing it within the late-Victorian tradition of speculative fiction while anticipating the modern dystopia. Wells, trained in science under T. H. Huxley and deeply engaged with socialism, evolutionary theory, and the social consequences of technology, wrote from a position of both fascination and alarm. His early fiction repeatedly tests civilization against time, power, and biological change; here, the sleeping protagonist becomes a device through which Wells can estrange the present and expose the brutal tendencies already latent in industrial modernity. This book is recommended to readers interested in the origins of dystopian literature, the political imagination of fin-de-siècle Britain, and fiction that treats technological progress as morally ambiguous. Though less polished than some of Wells's masterpieces, it remains intellectually provocative and historically indispensable. 128 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028355876
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -H. G. Wells's 'When The Sleeper Wakes' is a profound exploration of societal transformation and the complexities of human existence in the face of technological advancement. Written in the late 19th century, this dystopian narrative is characterized by Wells's signature blend of speculative fiction and social critique, as he crafts a vivid portrayal of a future shaped by the excesses of capitalism and mechanization. The protagonist, Graham, awakens from a two-hundred-year slumber to find a world unrecognizable, serving as an allegory for the consequences of industrial progress and the alienation of the individual within an increasingly automated society. H. G. Wells, often heralded as the father of science fiction, was a passionate advocate for social reform and scientific innovation. His experiences as a young man during the sweeping changes of the Industrial Revolution ignited his concern for the future of humanity. Wells's extensive background in social science and his earlier works, such as 'The Time Machine,' reflect his preoccupation with the trajectory of human progress and the moral quandaries that accompany it, making 'When The Sleeper Wakes' a natural extension of his literary endeavors. Readers who seek a thought-provoking exploration of the dichotomy between progress and human values will find 'When The Sleeper Wakes' an essential addition to their literary repertoire. This novel not only entertains but also challenges readers to contemplate the potential ramifications of an ever-accelerating technological landscape, making it a timeless meditation on the human condition and a clarion call for mindfulness in the face of change. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028355876
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - H. G. Wells's 'When The Sleeper Wakes' is a profound exploration of societal transformation and the complexities of human existence in the face of technological advancement. Written in the late 19th century, this dystopian narrative is characterized by Wells's signature blend of speculative fiction and social critique, as he crafts a vivid portrayal of a future shaped by the excesses of capitalism and mechanization. The protagonist, Graham, awakens from a two-hundred-year slumber to find a world unrecognizable, serving as an allegory for the consequences of industrial progress and the alienation of the individual within an increasingly automated society. H. G. Wells, often heralded as the father of science fiction, was a passionate advocate for social reform and scientific innovation. His experiences as a young man during the sweeping changes of the Industrial Revolution ignited his concern for the future of humanity. Wells's extensive background in social science and his earlier works, such as 'The Time Machine,' reflect his preoccupation with the trajectory of human progress and the moral quandaries that accompany it, making 'When The Sleeper Wakes' a natural extension of his literary endeavors. Readers who seek a thought-provoking exploration of the dichotomy between progress and human values will find 'When The Sleeper Wakes' an essential addition to their literary repertoire. This novel not only entertains but also challenges readers to contemplate the potential ramifications of an ever-accelerating technological landscape, making it a timeless meditation on the human condition and a clarion call for mindfulness in the face of change. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028355876
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. When The Sleeper Wakes | A Victorian Science Fiction Vision of Dystopian Future London, Capitalist Oligarchy, and Technological Rebellion | H. G. Wells | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028355876 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 128620214
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