War of the Worlds, The

di Herbert George Wells (Autore)

Pets Perfectionist, 2025

"The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells stands as a monumental work in the realm of science fiction, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of popular culture. The narrative unfolds as an unsettling tale of an invasion from the distant planet Mars, seen through the eyes of an unnamed protagonist who resides in the tranquil countryside of Surrey, England. As the story progresses, a palpable sense of dread envelops the landscape, transforming the serene hills into a theater of chaos and despair. The arrival of the Martian army sends shockwaves through the populace, igniting a wave of panic that engulfs towns and cities alike. Towering three-legged machines resembling nightmarish sentinels stomp through the English terrain, their metallic limbs crushing everything in their wake. With a terrifying precision, they unleash devastating heat rays that incinerate anything caught in their path, while toxic clouds billow forth, choking the air with their poisonous fumes. In the face of this unprecedented invasion, humanity is forced to grapple with the harrowing reality: the specter of annihilation looms large, signaling not just the end of civilization as we know it but the ominous dawn of Martian dominion over a world thrown into turmoil.

• Autore: Herbert George Wells
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 05:37:48
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Pets Perfectionist
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318256622