The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells' 1898 novel is a foundational work of science fiction that depicts the invasion of Earth by Martians seeking to escape their dying planet. The narrative is structured as a retrospective account, blending a first-person diary of a survivor with a third-person historical overview of the global catastrophe. This dual perspective allows the story to oscillate between intimate, visceral terror and a broader commentary on the fragility of human civilization and the hubris of imperial power.

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