Cover of Filmer by H. G. Wells Audiobook Filmer
Audiobook · Fantastica

Filmer

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
35 minutes
ISBN
9781802564983
Published
8 April 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • Science fiction
  • sci fi
  • h.g. wells
  • philosophy
  • adventure
  • action
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • time travel
  • future

Description

"Filmer" by H.G. Wells is a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the ethical boundaries of scientific discovery. The story centers on Filmer, a brilliant but reclusive scientist who develops a method for human flight. Consumed by his desire to achieve greatness, he grapples with the moral implications of his invention and the societal pressures it attracts. As Filmer’s dreams collide with reality, Wells delves into themes of isolation, hubris, and the cost of progress. The narrative explores the tension between personal aspirations and collective responsibility, questioning whether innovation should come at the expense of humanity. A thought-provoking blend of science fiction and psychological drama, "Filmer" reflects Wells’s enduring fascination with the complexities of human ambition.

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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