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Cover of The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
Author: H. G. Wells
Year: 2014
Language: en
Pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9781502744487
Dimensions:
Height: 229 mm
Length: 152 mm
Width: 8 mm
Weight: 200 g
Dewey Decimal: 823.912
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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is a classic work of science fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on October 12, 2014. This edition spans 90 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the concept of time travel through the experiences of the Time Traveller, who engages in a philosophical discussion about the nature of time and the possibilities of moving through it.

Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of civilization and its contrasts with savagery, as well as the implications of technological advancement. The dialogue between characters delves into the geometry of four dimensions and the potential for a machine that can traverse both space and time. This edition invites exploration of themes related to fiction and the classic genre, offering insights into the human condition and our understanding of time.


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“[…]civilized man is better off than the savage in this respect. He can go up against gravitation in a balloon, and why should he not hope that ultimately he may be able to stop or accelerate his drift along the Time-Dimension, or even turn about and travel the other way?’ ‘Oh, _this_,’ began Filby, ‘is all–‘ ‘Why not?’ said the Time Traveller. ‘It’s against reason,’ said Filby. ‘What reason?’ said the Time Traveller. ‘You can show black is white by argument,’ said Filby, ‘but you will never convince me.’ ‘Possibly not,’ said the Time Traveller. ‘But now you begin to see the object of my investigations into the geometry of Four Dimensions. Long ago I had a vague inkling of a machine–‘ ‘To travel through Time!’ exclaimed the Very Young Man. ‘That shall travel indifferently in any direction of Space and Time, as the driver determines.'[…]”.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2014.
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ISBN-13: 9781502744487.
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Language: en. Pages: 90.

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