The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition Of "When The Sleeper Wakes"

by H. G. Wells

Overview

""The Sleeper Awakes,"" a revised edition of H.G. Wells' ""When the Sleeper Wakes,"" is a science fiction novel published in 1910. It tells the story of a man named Graham who falls into a deep sleep in 1897 and wakes up in a dystopian future in the year 2100. He finds himself in possession of an enormous fortune and is forced to confront a world dominated by a ruthless oligarchy that controls every aspect of life. As Graham becomes involved in a struggle against this oppressive regime, the novel explores themes of power, wealth, and societal control. H.G. Wells significantly revised the original text, incorporating his evolving views on social and political issues, to create a narrative that offers a stark commentary on the consequences of unchecked power and the importance of individual agency in the face of authoritarianism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358051216
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	10/26/2023
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells (1866–1946), born Herbert George Wells, was an English author known for not only his popular science fiction books but also works of social commentary, history and biography. His first novel, The Time Machine, was published in 1895. Socially progressive and visionary in intellect, H.G. Wells became one of the most prolific writers of his generation. Through books like The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and War of the Worlds, Wells delved into a plethora of social, philosophical and political ideas through the medium of what we now call science fiction.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England