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A Story of the Stone Age

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
1 hour 34 minutes
ISBN
9781802564976
Published
8 April 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • Science fiction
  • sci fi
  • h.g. wells
  • philosophy
  • adventure
  • action
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • time travel
  • future

Description

"A Story of the Stone Age" by H. G. Wells is a vivid imagining of prehistoric life, blending adventure with social commentary. The tale follows Ugh-lomi, a young man who defies tribal norms and rises to prominence through ingenuity and courage. Alongside Eudena, his companion, he discovers tools, fire, and survival strategies, challenging the dominance of predators and rivals. Wells explores early human society, examining themes of innovation, cooperation, and the struggle for power. Through rich storytelling, he paints a picture of humanity’s evolutionary journey, highlighting the dawn of creativity and problem-solving. A captivating blend of speculative fiction and anthropological insight, this work reflects Wells’s fascination with progress and primal instincts.

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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