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The World Set Free

H. G. Wells
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Year
2026
Language
English
Publisher
Elm & Ivory Press

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What happens when humanity discovers a power capable of transforming-and destroying-the entire world?

Explore H. G. Wells's visionary science fiction novel The World Set Free, a compelling work that imagines the consequences of unlocking the immense power of atomic energy.

Set in a future shaped by scientific breakthroughs, the story examines how new technologies influence warfare, politics, civilization, and human progress. Wells presents both the extraordinary possibilities and devastating dangers of scientific advancement.

Blending speculative fiction with social and political commentary, the novel raises important questions about international cooperation, technological responsibility, and the future of humanity.

First published in 1914, The World Set Free is notable for its early fictional exploration of atomic weapons and nuclear energy.

Discover H. G. Wells's remarkable vision of scientific progress and humanity's struggle for peace in The World Set Free.

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