The Time Machine(Illustrated) E-Book

H G Wells

• Herausgeber: Micheal Smith
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Features of this Special Illustrated Edition:

• 20 Stunning Illustrations: Embark on a visual journey through time with 20 meticulously crafted illustrations, bringing H.G. Wells’ visionary tale to life.
• Comprehensive Summary: Dive deep into the heart of the story with a captivating summary, perfect for both first-time readers and long-time fans.
• Detailed Characters List: Get acquainted with the memorable cast of characters through a comprehensive list, enhancing your understanding of their roles and relationships.
• Engaging Author Biography: Explore the life and legacy of H.G. Wells, the literary genius behind this timeless classic.

Step into the realm of the unknown and experience the future like never before with H.G. Wells’ seminal work, "The Time Machine". This special illustrated edition is designed to captivate your imagination and transport you to the distant worlds and thought-provoking scenarios that Wells so masterfully created.
When a daring inventor known only as the Time Traveller shows off his greatest creation—a gadget that allows him to travel across time—he initiates a series of events that will make you doubt the fundamental fabric of reality. Wells presents a stark contrast between humanity's likely highs and lows, from the lush utopia inhabited by the kind Eloi to the dark and vicious underworld of the Morlocks.
"The Time Machine" is not just a tale of adventure and suspense; it is a profound meditation on the progress of civilization, the nature of humanity, and the fleeting nature of time itself. Wells’ vivid imagination and sharp insight combine to create a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
This illustrated edition enhances the timeless story with beautiful visuals that bring the characters and settings to life, offering a new way to experience this classic tale. Accompanied by a comprehensive summary, a detailed list of characters, and a fascinating author biography, this edition is perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Embark on a journey through time and space with "The Time Machine: Illustrated Edition" and discover why H.G. Wells’ masterpiece remains a beloved and enduring classic to this day.

 

Leseprobe

THE

TIME MACHINE

BY

H. G. WELLS

ABOUT WELLS

Title: "Through the Prism of Imagination: The Many Worlds of H.G. Wells"

Introduction: "The Visionary Weaver of Worlds"

In the quiet corners of a rapidly industrializing 19th-century England, a young Herbert George Wells found solace and escape in the infinite realms of his imagination. Born not to privilege, but to the vibrant tapestry of life’s possibilities, Wells transformed his early struggles into the fuel for his future literary odysseys. This biography unravels the enigmatic threads of Wells’ life, exploring the man who not only foresaw the future but sculpted it with his words.

"The Bloom of Imagination"

Delving into Wells’ early years, we explore the roots of his imaginative prowess. Raised in a modest household, young Herbert found his first portal to other worlds in the pages of books. His voracious reading habits laid the groundwork for his later fantastical creations. Through anecdotes and lesser-known tales, this chapter paints a portrait of a boy with dreams as vast as the universe.

"The Laboratory of Life"

Wells’ journey into education and his subsequent role as a science teacher provided him with the tools to craft his scientific romances. This chapter explores how his academic pursuits and personal experiments influenced his literary works, transforming dry scientific theories into thrilling adventures.

"The Alchemy of Words"

This chapter delves into Wells’ early writing career, examining how he refined his craft and developed his unique narrative style. From his initial struggles to his breakout successes with novels like "The Time Machine" and "The War of the Worlds," we trace the evolution of Wells’ voice and vision.

"Chronicles of the Future"

Wells was not just a spinner of fantastical tales; he was a seer of futures yet to come. This chapter analyzes his most prescient works, discussing how his visions of tomorrow continue to resonate in today’s technological and sociopolitical landscape.

"The Human Heart, Unveiled"

Beyond the futuristic landscapes and alien invasions, Wells was a keen observer of the human condition. This chapter explores his more introspective works, delving into his explorations of love, society, and the individual’s place in the world.

"The Wellsian Legacy"

Wells’ impact on literature and science fiction is undeniable. In this chapter, we explore his lasting legacy, discussing how his works have influenced generations of writers, thinkers, and dreamers.

Conclusion: "The Timeless Voyager"

H.G. Wells was more than an author; he was a visionary who believed in the transformative power of imagination. His life, rich with curiosity and determination, serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Through his words, Wells invites us all to step through the door of imagination and into the boundless worlds beyond.

In crafting this unique biography, the goal was to capture not just the facts of H.G. Wells' life, but the essence of his spirit and the enduring impact of his imagination on the world.

SUMMARY

Embark on a breathtaking odyssey through time with H.G. Wells' timeless masterpiece, "The Time Machine." In this enthralling tale, Wells invites readers to ponder the profound and perplexing mysteries of time, existence, and the future of humanity.

"The Time Machine" introduces us to an enigmatic inventor, known simply as the Time Traveller, who unveils his groundbreaking creation to a group of captivated friends—a machine that defies the constraints of time itself. With a spark of ingenuity and a dash of audacity, he propels himself into the distant future, launching a journey beyond imagination.

As the Time Traveller navigates through the eons, he encounters worlds of wonder and realms of revelation. From the lush, utopian landscapes inhabited by the gentle Eloi, to the dark, subterranean depths dominated by the sinister Morlocks, Wells crafts a dichotomy that is as mesmerizing as it is thought-provoking.

But "The Time Machine" is more than just an adventure through the ages—it is a profound exploration of the human condition, society, and the inexorable march of time. Wells masterfully weaves a narrative that challenges readers to question the path of progress, the nature of civilization, and the consequences of unchecked innovation.

With its richly imagined worlds, complex characters, and philosophical underpinnings, "The Time Machine" stands as a testament to Wells' unparalleled imagination and insight. This is not just a story of time travel; it is a journey into the heart of humanity—a journey that resonates as deeply today as it did over a century ago.

So, brace yourself for a voyage through time and prepare to be captivated by the brilliance of H.G. Wells' visionary tale. "The Time Machine" is not just a book; it is an experience—an odyssey that will leave you questioning, wondering, and yearning for more.

In this summary, the aim was to capture the essence of "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, highlighting its adventurous spirit, philosophical depth, and the timeless questions it poses about humanity and its future.

CHARACTERS LIST

The Time Traveller: The protagonist and narrator of the story, he is an inventor and scientist who creates the Time Machine. He is intellectually curious, adventurous, and somewhat impulsive. The Time Traveller explores far into the future and shares his astonishing and sometimes harrowing experiences with his friends.

The Narrator: A friend of the Time Traveller who listens to and narrates the Time Traveller’s story. He serves as the link between the reader and the Time Traveller's adventures, expressing skepticism and intrigue at the tale.

Weena: A young Eloi woman whom the Time Traveller befriends during his journey in the distant future. She is kind and affectionate, showcasing the gentle and childlike nature of her people.

The Eloi: A race of small, frail, and childlike people living in the distant future. They live above ground in a seemingly utopian society but are revealed to have a dark dependence on the Morlocks.

The Morlocks: A subterranean and more sinister race of beings who live below the Eloi. They are more industrial and machine-like, and they maintain a predatory relationship with the Eloi.

The Medical Man: One of the Time Traveller’s friends and guests at the dinner party where the Time Machine is first introduced. He is skeptical of the Time Traveller’s story.

The Provincial Mayor: Another guest at the Time Traveller’s dinner party. He is intrigued and somewhat bewildered by the Time Traveller’s story.

The Psychologist: Another guest at the dinner party. He is particularly interested in and questioning of the Time Traveller’s theories and experiences.

Filby: A young, argumentative guest at the dinner party. He is quick to dispute the Time Traveller's theories.

The Editor: Another guest at the dinner party, he is skeptical of the Time Traveller's story.

These characters, though some are briefly mentioned, play crucial roles in unfolding the narrative and exploring the themes of time, society, and the potential future of humanity in "The Time Machine."

Contents

1. Introduction

2. The Machine

3. The Time Traveller Returns

4. Time Travelling

5. In the Golden Age

6. The Sunset of Mankind

7. A Sudden Shock

8. Explanation

9. The Morlocks

10. When Night Came

11. The Palace of Green Porcelain

12. In the Darkness

13. The Trap of the White Sphinx

14. The Further Vision

15. The Time Traveller’s Return

16. After the Story

Epilogue

1. Introduction

The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His pale grey eyes shone and twinkled, and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fire burnt brightly, and the soft radiance of the incandescent lights in the lilies of silver caught the bubbles that flashed and passed in our glasses. Our chairs, being his patents, embraced and caressed us rather than submitted to be sat upon, and there was that luxurious after-dinner atmosphere, when thought runs gracefully free of the trammels of precision. And he put it to us in this way—marking the points with a lean forefinger—as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox (as we thought it) and his fecundity.

“You must follow me carefully. I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted. The geometry, for instance, they taught you at school is founded on a misconception.”

“Is not that rather a large thing to expect us to begin upon?” said Filby, an argumentative person with red hair.

“I do not mean to ask you to accept anything without reasonable ground for it. You will soon admit as much as I need from you. You know of course that a mathematical line, a line of thickness nil, has no real existence. They taught you that? Neither has a mathematical plane. These things are mere abstractions.”

“That is all right,” said the Psychologist.

“Nor, having only length, breadth, and thickness, can a cube have a real existence.”

“There I object,” said Filby. “Of course a solid body may exist. All real things—”

“So most people think. But wait a moment. Can an instantaneous cube exist?”

“Don’t follow you,” said Filby.

“Can a cube that does not last for any time at all, have a real existence?”

Filby became pensive. “Clearly,” the Time Traveller proceeded, “any real body must have extension in four directions: it must have Length, Breadth, Thickness, and—Duration. But through a natural infirmity of the flesh, which I will explain to you in a moment, we incline to overlook this fact. There are really four dimensions, three which we call the three planes of Space, and a fourth, Time. There is, however, a tendency to draw an unreal distinction between the former three dimensions and the latter, because it happens that our consciousness moves intermittently in one direction along the latter from the beginning to the end of our lives.”

“That,” said a very young man, making spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp; “that . . . very clear indeed.”

“Now, it is very remarkable that this is so extensively overlooked,” continued the Time Traveller, with a slight accession of cheerfulness. “Really this is what is meant by the Fourth Dimension, though some people who talk about the Fourth Dimension do not know they mean it. It is only another way of looking at Time. There is no difference between Time and any of the three dimensions of Space except that our consciousness moves along it. But some foolish people have got hold of the wrong side of that idea. You have all heard what they have to say about this Fourth Dimension?”

“I have not,” said the Provincial Mayor.

“It is simply this. That Space, as our mathematicians have it, is spoken of as having three dimensions, which one may call Length, Breadth, and Thickness, and is always definable by reference to three planes, each at right angles to the others. But some philosophical people have been asking why three dimensions particularly—why not another direction at right angles to the other three?—and have even tried to construct a Four-Dimensional geometry. Professor Simon Newcomb was expounding this to the New York Mathematical Society only a month or so ago. You know how on a flat surface, which has only two dimensions, we can represent a figure of a three-dimensional solid, and similarly they think that by models of three dimensions they could represent one of four—if they could master the perspective of the thing. See?”

“I think so,” murmured the Provincial Mayor; and, knitting his brows, he lapsed into an introspective state, his lips moving as one who repeats mystic words. “Yes, I think I see it now,” he said after some time, brightening in a quite transitory manner.

“Well, I do not mind telling you I have been at work upon this geometry of Four Dimensions for some time. Some of my results are curious. For instance, here is a portrait of a man at eight years old, another at fifteen, another at seventeen, another at twenty-three, and so on. All these are evidently sections, as it were, Three-Dimensional representations of his Four-Dimensioned being, which is a fixed and unalterable thing.

“Scientific people,” proceeded the Time Traveller, after the pause required for the proper assimilation of this, “know very well that Time is only a kind of Space. Here is a popular scientific diagram, a weather record. This line I trace with my finger shows the movement of the barometer. Yesterday it was so high, yesterday night it fell, then this morning it rose again, and so gently upward to here. Surely the mercury did not trace this line in any of the dimensions of Space generally recognised? But certainly it traced such a line, and that line, therefore, we must conclude, was along the Time-Dimension.”

“But,” said the Medical Man, staring hard at a coal in the fire, “if Time is really only a fourth dimension of Space, why is it, and why has it always been, regarded as something different? And why cannot we move in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space?”

The Time Traveller smiled. “Are you so sure we can move freely in Space? Right and left we can go, backward and forward freely enough, and men always have done so. I admit we move freely in two dimensions. But how about up and down? Gravitation limits us there.”

“Not exactly,” said the Medical Man. “There are balloons.”

“But before the balloons, save for spasmodic jumping and the inequalities of the surface, man had no freedom of vertical movement.”

“Still they could move a little up and down,” said the Medical Man.