War of the Worlds w/ Collector's Notes lizx
by Wells, H. G., (Herbert George)
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Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1964. Collector's Edition. Full Calf. In exceptionally good condition. Royal octavo, [26.25cm/10.5inches], full gilt-embossed calf sans dust jacket, -as issued-, pp. ix, 188. Illustrations by Joe Mugnaini. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional photographs. ... The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extra-terrestrial race.[3] 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 The novel is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. ... The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears, and prejudices. Wells said that the plot arose from a discussion with his brother Frank about the catastrophic effect of the British on indigenous Tasmanians. What would happen, he wondered, if Martians did to Britain what the British had done to the Tasmanians?
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- Title
- War of the Worlds w/ Collector's Notes lizx
- Author
- Wells, H. G., (Herbert George)
- Format/Binding
- Full Calf
- Book Condition
- Used - In exceptionally good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1964
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