Name: The World Set Free (en Inglés)
SKU: 66832574
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Author: Wells, H. G.

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

True Sign Publishing House Private Limited

Autor

Wells, H. G.

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

192

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

Dimensiones

21.6x14x1.4 cm

ISBN13

9789372016864

The World Set Free (en Inglés)

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The World Set Free is one of H. G. Wells' most visionary and thought-provoking novels, originally published in 1914. A pioneering work of speculative science fiction, this novel presents a chilling yet hopeful glimpse into a future shaped by scientific discovery, war, and the human yearning for peace. At the heart of the novel is the invention of a revolutionary energy source: atomic power. Wells, with astonishing foresight, imagined a world where the power of the atom is harnessed-not just for progress, but also for destruction. The story explores how humanity, driven by both curiosity and ambition, develops atomic bombs-decades before real-world nuclear weapons were created. As nations wield this new force, the resulting global devastation forces humanity to confront the consequences of its own invention. Out of the ashes, however, rises the potential for a better world-a unified Earth governed by reason and shared values, not fear and nationalism. Wells' narrative is both cautionary and idealistic. He masterfully blends science with philosophy, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities that come with great power. The novel reflects his belief in the possibility of global unity and the role of enlightened thought in shaping humanity's destiny. A profound and eerily prescient book, The World Set Free showcases H. G. Wells' genius in imagining futures that challenge the present. It remains a must-read for those interested in science fiction, political philosophy, and the power of ideas to reshape civilization.