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The War of the Worlds

Herbert Wells
eng. The War of the Worlds · 1898
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Humanity's struggle for survival during an alien invasion
  • The vulnerability and unpreparedness of people in the face of an unknown threat
  • Critique of colonialism and imperialism through the allegory of an alien invasion
  • The idea that scientific and technological progress can lead to destruction if directed towards war and conquest
  • Questions of morality, ethics, and humanism in the face of global catastrophe
  • The superiority of nature and microorganisms over advanced technology, showing that humans and their creations are not the ultimate force in the universe
The War of the Worlds
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 7 July 2024
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Herbert Wells
Original title: eng. The War of the Worlds · 1898
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