H. G. Wells

Broschiertes Buch

The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Second The Days After Tomorrow

The Age Of Frustration

Beschreibung

The shape of things to come: Book the second: The days after tomorrow: The age of frustration chronicles a period of global turbulence following the collapse of old political and economic systems. The London Conference marks the crowning failure of outdated governments, giving rise to the spread of dictatorships and fascism. Traditional education systems begin to erode, signaling a shift in social dynamics as political and militant groups emerge from societal disintegration. The legacy of war influences new military strategies, and the vision of a lasting global peace fades as Japan reverts to its militaristic past. Western control over Asia diminishes, while Germany's modern state comes under scrutiny. The work highlights the pervasiveness of hate and cruelty in this chaotic era. In the 1940s and 1950s, a final catastrophic war, referred to as the Last War Cyclone, devastates the world. The spread of disease and violence, symbolized by the Raid of the Germs, exacerbates the crisis. By 1960, Europe has dramatically changed, and America is on the brink of collapse.

Autor

Herbert George Wells was an influential English writer, best known for his works in science fiction, though his prolific output spanned various genres, including history, social commentary, politics, and autobiography. Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, London, Wells attended the Normal School of Science in London, where he studied biology under Thomas Henry Huxley. Wells initially worked as a teacher and journalist before turning to writing full time. Over his career, he penned more than fifty novels, along with numerous short stories and non-fiction works. His early works, such as "The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," helped establish him as one of the pioneers of modern science fiction. He also explored themes of social justice, the possibilities of science and technology, and the complexities of human nature in works like "The History of Mr. Polly" and "The Shape of Things to Come." Throughout his life, Wells engaged in political and philosophical discourse, influenced by thinkers like Mark Twain and Plato. He died on August 13, 1946, in London, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the development of speculative fiction and continued to inspire future generations of writers and thinkers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 162g
• ISBN-13: 9789370814394
• ISBN-10: 9370814396
• Artikelnr.: 74788144