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Secret Places of the Heart
- By: H. G. Wells
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In Secret Places of the Heart, Richard Hardy, a member of the British gentry, embarks on a journey to mend his troubled marriage alongside a psychiatrist. This semi-autobiographical tale draws from H. G. Wells own experiences, including his tumultuous relationship with the acclaimed writer Rebecca West. Initially ignited by a provocative article that branded him pseudo-scientific, their connection soon blossomed into an intense and complex affair. As Rebeccas demands for his devotion increased, especially post-World War I, H. G. found himself torn between her and his wife, Jane, and their two ...
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Tono-Bungay
- By: H. G. Wells
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Tono-Bungay is a captivating semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the complexities of ambition and deception. Narrated by George Ponderevo, a science student who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the promotion of Tono-Bungay—a dubious stimulant masquerading as a miraculous cure created by his uncle Edward—this story explores the thin line between success and moral compromise. As Tono-Bungay gains popularity, George is thrust into a whirlwind of wealth and social status he never sought, revealing both the absurdity of Edwards social climbing and Georges inner turmoil about his ...
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Modern Utopia
- By: H. G. Wells
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H.G. Wells envisioned a radical reformation of society through the establishment of a world state, a concept that captivated him throughout his life. In his ambitious work A Modern Utopia (1905), he blends fiction with philosophical inquiry, presenting a unique perspective on a global community. Wells articulates various changes he believes would enhance human happiness, ultimately proposing a vision of a perfect world where everyone can lead fulfilling lives. Drawing on his insights into past ideal societies, this book aims to craft a realistic utopia—one that is grounded in practical ...
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New Machiavelli
- By: H. G. Wells
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Dive into the intriguing world of H.G. Wells New Machiavelli, a tale of a political idealist who undergoes a dramatic transformation and embarks on a passionate sexual adventure. First published in 1911, this novel sparked considerable controversy and continues to provoke thought and discussion today. - Summary by Anthony Ogus
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Dozen Short Stories from H. G. Wells
- By: H. G. Wells
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Discover twelve captivating short stories by H. G. Wells, penned between 1894 and 1925, that originally graced various magazines and publications. These early works explore the complexities of the human experience, often through a humorous lens. From love and romance to infidelity and parenthood, each story is infused with a clever twist that will leave you both entertained and reflective. (Summary by Krista Zaleski)
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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Stewart Crank
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents is a collection of fifteen fantasy and science fiction short stories written by the English author H. G. Wells between 1893 and 1895. It was first published by Methuen & Co. in 1895 and was Wells's first book of short stories. All of the stories had first been published in various weekly and monthly periodicals.
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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
- Narrated by: Stewart Crank
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 17-05-23
- Language: English
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Love & Mr. Lewisham
- The Story of a Very Young Couple
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Robin Siegerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The world of young Mr. Lewisham is one day turned upside down when he meets and falls in love with Ethel Henderson, a young woman from London who is visiting relatives in Sussex. Their brief and innocent rendezvous has significant implications when Lewisham’s job is threatened. Some time later, Lewisham moves to London, where he decides to go search of Ethel, but finding her proves to be more complicated than expected.
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Love & Mr. Lewisham
- The Story of a Very Young Couple
- Narrated by: Robin Siegerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 25-04-23
- Language: English
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The Man Who Could Work Miracles
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Peter Walters
- Length: 50 mins
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"The Man Who Could Work Miracles" is a British fantasy-comedy short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1898 in The Illustrated London News. It carried the subtitle "A Pantoum in Prose." The story is an early example of Contemporary fantasy (not yet recognized, at the time, as a specific sub-genre).
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The Man Who Could Work Miracles
- Narrated by: Peter Walters
- Length: 50 mins
- Release date: 19-01-22
- Language: English
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A Story of the Stone Age
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Peter Walters
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
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"A Story of the Stone Age" is a short story written in 1897 by H. G. Wells. The story was featured in three parts between May and August 1897 in The Idler magazine, and was later released in collected editions. The story is set during the Stone Age, and tells of a caveman named Ugh-lomi, who bonds with the young woman Eudena and kills his rival, the de facto tribal leader Uya. Whilst in exile, Ugh-lomi becomes the first man to ride a horse, and to combine stone and wood to fashion an axe.
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A Story of the Stone Age
- Narrated by: Peter Walters
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 19-01-22
- Language: English
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La isla del Dr Moreau [The Island of Doctor Moreau]
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Alejandro Gonzalez
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Un náufrago es rescatado en alta mar y es llevado a una isla, pero allí descubrirá que su pesadilla apenas comienza: un par de médicos realiza crueles experimentos y el lugar está lleno de criaturas extrañas mitad humano mitad animal. La isla que da nombre al relato y los siniestros hechos de los que es escenario son, en efecto, una desasosegante parábola sobre el lado oscuro de la ciencia y también una sombría exploración de la esencia y los límites de la naturaleza humana.
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La isla del Dr Moreau [The Island of Doctor Moreau]
- Narrated by: Alejandro Gonzalez
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 26-01-21
- Language: Spanish
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The Invisible Man
- A Grotesque Romance
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
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The novel is the story of a scientist who, through the study of optics finds a way to make things invisible. In a desire for recognition, fame, and the advantages of being invisible, he subjects himself to the process. But being unseen isn't as positive as he had hoped, and he soon finds himself regretting his condition, and his mind also becomes warped. He becomes mentally unhinged. Later, he embraces his invisibility and begins to spiral into a lust for power and control, and he reveals a plan he has hatched to unleash his personal "terror" on the world.
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The Invisible Man
- A Grotesque Romance
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 17-02-20
- Language: English
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The Flying Man
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Cathy Dobson
- Length: 15 mins
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Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer of short stories and novels, who is best remembered as the father of science fiction. 'The Flying Man' is a strange adventure story. A young lieutenant explains how it is that a remote tribe of natives believe him to have supernatural powers - including the ability to fly. And a very remarkable story it is!
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The Flying Man
- Narrated by: Cathy Dobson
- Length: 15 mins
- Release date: 15-08-16
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
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An English scientist, known only as the Time Traveler, constructs a machine that allows him to move back and forth through different periods of time. Testing this machine, the man travels forward to AD 802,701. Here he discovers a lazy, undisciplined group of people who do not seem interested in anything. Thinking he has seen all he needs for his research, he decides to travel back home. Upon returning to where he left his time machine, he discovers an intelligent, violent group of people called the Morlocks have stolen it.
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 14-07-16
- Language: English
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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The Island of Doctor Moreau is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, first published in 1896. It recounts the adventures of shipwrecked Edward Prendick, who is rescued only to be set adrift near the volcanic, tropical island of Doctor Moreau, an obsessive vivisectionist who 'artistically' carves human beings from animals.
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 13-07-15
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Norman Gilligan
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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Norman Gilligan provides just the right amount of British accent narrating The Time Machine, a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. Wells is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term time machine, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle.
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: Norman Gilligan
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 24-03-15
- Language: English
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The Sea Raiders
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Glenn Hascall
- Length: 22 mins
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Classic author H.G. Wells turns his attention to a mystery at sea and a litany of creatures that seemed bent on the destruction of human life. A short story that may leave you feeling the beach and ocean may not be as safe as you thought.
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The Sea Raiders
- Narrated by: Glenn Hascall
- Length: 22 mins
- Release date: 20-03-15
- Language: English
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The Truth About Pyecraft
- Top Stories by H. G. Wells
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Length: 22 mins
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Herbert George Wells was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a "father of science fiction". Discover H. G. Wells best short stories and science fiction classics.
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The Truth About Pyecraft
- Top Stories by H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Paul Spera
- Series: 22 Top Stories of H. P. Lovecraft & H. G. Wells, Book 22, Top Stories by H. G. Wells, Book 7
- Length: 22 mins
- Release date: 11-02-19
- Language: English
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H. G. Wells 3 Complete Works
- The First Man in the Moon, The Wonderful Visit, Ann Veronica
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc
- Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins
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H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate readers with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.
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H. G. Wells 3 Complete Works
- The First Man in the Moon, The Wonderful Visit, Ann Veronica
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc
- Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 20-06-23
- Language: English
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The Red Room
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Rayner Bourton
- Length: 25 mins
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Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer of science fiction stories and novels and is frequently credited as being the father of science fiction. The Red Room is the account of the terrifying nocturnal experiences of a young man who volunteers to spend a night in the haunted red room at Lorraine Castle.
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The Red Room
- Narrated by: Rayner Bourton
- Length: 25 mins
- Release date: 10-05-23
- Language: English
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Divorce
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Peter Silverleaf
- Length: 20 mins
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Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. DIVORCE: The time is fast approaching when it will be necessary for the general citizen to form definite opinions upon proposals for probably quite extensive alterations of our present divorce laws, arising out of the recommendations of the recent Royal Commission on the subject. It may not be out of place, therefore, to run through some of the chief points that are likely to be raised, and to set out the main considerations affecting these issues.
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Divorce
- Narrated by: Peter Silverleaf
- Length: 20 mins
- Release date: 10-05-23
- Language: English
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