Twelve Stories and a Dream

In "Twelve Stories and a Dream," H. G. Wells presents a captivating collection that exemplifies his mastery of speculative fiction. This anthology features twelve short stories, exploring themes of time travel, social commentary, and human experience through fantastical narratives. Each piece is imbued with Wells's trademark blend of imagination and realism, often reflecting the anxieties and aspirations of the early 20th century, a time marked by rapid technological advancement and social change. The stylistic diversity within the stories serves to highlight Wells's innovative approach, where playful prose intersects with profound philosophical inquiry, creating a tapestry of thought-provoking tales. H. G. Wells, often heralded as the father of science fiction, was a visionary whose works frequently mirrored his progressive ideals and fascination with the future. Born in 1866, Wells's extensive background in science and education shaped his writing, enabling him to weave complex scientific concepts into accessible narratives. His profound interest in societal progress and critique of contemporary issues underscores the significance of this work, making it a reflection of his time and his insights into human nature. Readers interested in the evolution of science fiction and fantasy literature will find "Twelve Stories and a Dream" to be an indispensable addition to their collection. This anthology not only showcases Wells's unparalleled storytelling ability but also invites reflection on the human condition, offering timeless messages through thrilling and imaginative tales. Dive into these extraordinary stories to discover the dreams and fears that transcend their era.


  1. Klodenes kamp

    H.G. Wells

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  2. The War of the Worlds

    H.G. Wells

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  3. 50 Short Story Masterpieces you have to listen before you die (Golden Deer Classics)

    F. Scott Fitzgerald, O.Henry, Mark Twain, Kahlil Gibran, W. W. Jacobs, Anonymous, Thomas Jefferson, Founding Fathers, Plato, Lord Alfred Tennyson, T. S. Eliot, William Dean Howells, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Leo Tolstoy, Washington Irving, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Bram Stoker, Sun Tzu, Edgar Allan Poe, Lao Tzu, Oscar Wilde, William Blake, Patrick Henry, H.G. Wells, Saki, Herman Melville, Clement Clarke Moore, Bret Harte, Immanuel Kant, Jack London, Henry Ford, G.K. Chesterton, Charles Perrault, Anton Chekhov, D. H. Lawrence, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Franz Kafka, James Joyce, John Muir

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  4. Tidsmaskinen

    H.G. Wells

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  5. 50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die

    Frances Hodgson Burnett, Homer, Charles Dickens, Lyman Frank Baum, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry Haggard, Wilkie Collins, H.G. Wells, Sir Walter Scott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Fielding, Mary Shelley, Arthur Conan Doyle, Leo Tolstoy, Euripides, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alexander Pushkin, James Fenimore Cooper, Daniel Defoe, Joseph Conrad, Jonathan Swift, William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, John Bunyan, Charles Darwin, Alfred Tennyson, Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Dante Alighieri, Howard Pyle, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Giovanni Boccaccio, Rudyard Kipling

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  6. The Essential Classics Collection : 1984; Great Expectations; The Brothers Karamazov; Pride and Prejudice; & The War of the Worlds

    George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, H.G. Wells

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  7. The Time Machine - Audiobook

    H.G. Wells, Classic Audiobooks

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  8. The War of the Worlds - Audiobook

    H.G. Wells, Classic Audiobooks

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  9. The Book of Shadows

    Arthur Quiller-Couch, Robert W. Chambers, H.G. Wells, Zenith Crescent Moon Press

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  10. The Island of Doctor Moreau

    H.G. Wells

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  11. 10 Masterpieces You Have To Listen To Before You Die: Vol. 1

    Lewis Carroll, Joseph Conrad, Miguel de Cervantes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, Jack London, Sun Tzu, H.G. Wells, Plato

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  12. Dystopian Classics

    Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Jack London, Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells

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