Cover of The Star by H. G. Wells Ebook The Star
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The Star

Author
H. G. Wells
Language
English
Length
20 pages
ISBN
9781787241909
Published
22 February 2017
Imprint
Fantastica
  • cosmic event
  • existential threat
  • human resilience
  • climate change
  • gravitational impact
  • natural disaster
  • societal reflection
  • universal interconnectedness
  • survival instinct
  • global catastrophe

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Description

"The Star" by H.G. Wells is a compelling short story that explores humanity's place in the universe through the sudden appearance of a rogue star hurtling towards the solar system. As it nears Earth, the star's gravitational pull causes widespread devastation, altering climates and landscapes, and prompting deep reflections on the fragility of human existence. Amidst the chaos, people from different walks of life grapple with the imminent threat, showcasing a range of human reactions from despair to resilience. Wells masterfully uses this cosmic event to highlight the interconnectedness of all beings and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of existential dread.

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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