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A Dream of Armageddon

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
56 minutes
ISBN
9781802561791
Published
2 December 2024
Imprint
Fantastica
  • future warfare
  • love and sacrifice
  • societal collapse
  • prophetic dreams
  • ethical dilemmas
  • personal vs. public responsibility
  • utopia and dystopia
  • global conflict
  • moral choice
  • pacifism and militarism

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Description

In "A Dream of Armageddon," H.G. Wells weaves a prophetic vision of the future where love and war collide with catastrophic consequences. The protagonist recounts a recurring dream in which he is a high-ranking official who abandons his position and responsibilities for a passionate love affair. As their idyllic existence unfolds, the world outside moves inexorably toward a devastating global conflict. This tale masterfully juxtaposes personal happiness against the backdrop of societal collapse, exploring the intricate relationship between individual choices and the larger forces of history and destiny. Wells challenges the reader to consider the costs of personal fulfillment in the shadow of collective doom.

Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, trained in biology under Huxley, and turned that laboratory habit into fiction. The Time Machine sent a Victorian into deep time; The War of the Worlds brought the sky down on the Home Counties. He wrote as if the future were a social problem with monsters attached. The novels argue while they entertain. A draper's son who made scientific romance a public language.

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