In the Days of the Comet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161436389)

In The Days Of The Comet is a science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells. The story is set in England during the early 20th century, and follows the life of a young man named William Leadford. William is a socialist and an idealist, who is disillusioned with the world around him. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when a comet passes over the Earth, releasing a mysterious gas that alters the consciousness of humanity. As a result of the gas, people become more empathetic and compassionate towards one another, leading to a utopian society. However, William finds himself struggling to adapt to this new world, as his previous beliefs and values are challenged. He also falls in love with a woman named Nettie, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her newfound feelings for William. The novel explores themes of love, politics, and societal change. It is a thought-provoking and insightful work that provides a unique perspective on the potential for human transformation.I thought the comet no more than a nuisance then because I wanted to talk of other matters. But Parload was full of it. My head was hot, I was feverish with interlacing annoyances and bitterness, I wanted to relieve my heart by some romantic rendering of my troubles -- and I gave but little heed to the things he told me. It was the first time I had heard of this new speck among the countless specks of heaven, and I did not care if I never heard of the thing again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN-10: 1161436383
ISBN-13: 9781161436389
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d