The Sleeper Awakes / A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes

by H. G. Wells

Overview

"The Sleeper Awakes" is a revised version of H. G. Wells' earlier novel "When the Sleeper Wakes." It tells the story of a man who falls asleep in 1897 and wakes up in the year 2100, where he finds himself the sole heir to a vast fortune amassed through his investments. As he explores this new world, he discovers that society has become a dystopia, with a rigid class system and oppressive government control. The protagonist becomes caught up in a revolutionary movement seeking to overthrow the ruling elite and create a new, more just society. The novel explores themes of power, control, and the potential for revolution in the face of oppression.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358051667
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House
Publication date:	04/20/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	315 KB

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