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- Herausgeber: Musaicum Books
- Kategorie: Fantasy und Science-Fiction
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017
H.G. Wells' The Wild Asses of the Devil is a captivating work of science fiction that transports readers to a futuristic world where advanced technologies clash with primitive instincts. Wells' vivid descriptions and imaginative storytelling style make the novel a compelling read, blending elements of adventure, social commentary, and cosmic philosophy. Written during a period of great technological advancements and societal changes, the novel reflects Wells' own fascination with the possibilities and perils of progress, highlighting the eternal struggle between reason and chaos. The Wild Asses of the Devil stands out as a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, challenging them to reflect on the complex relationship between humans and their creations. H.G. Wells, a visionary writer and pioneer of the science fiction genre, was known for his ability to merge scientific knowledge with imaginative storytelling. His deep understanding of human nature and societal structures allowed him to craft narratives that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Through his work, Wells invites readers to explore the boundaries of human knowledge and contemplate the consequences of unchecked scientific advancement. The Wild Asses of the Devil is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intricate intersections of technology, society, and humanity, offering a unique perspective on the eternal quest for progress and enlightenment.
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The Wild Asses of the Devil
There was once an Author who pursued fame and prosperity in a pleasant villa on the south coast of England. He wrote stories of an acceptable nature and rejoiced in a growing public esteem, carefully offending no one and seeking only to please. He had married under circumstances of qualified and tolerable romance a lady who wrote occasional but otherwise regular verse, he was the father of a little daughter, whose reported sayings added much to his popularity, and some of the very best people in the land asked him to dinner. He was a deputy-lieutenant and a friend of the Prime Minister, a literary knighthood was no remote possibility for him and even the Nobel Prize, given a sufficient longevity, was not altogether beyond his hopes. And this amount of prosperity had not betrayed him into any un-English pride. He remembered that manliness and simplicity which are expected from authors. He smoked pipes and not the excellent cigars he could have afforded. He kept his hair cut and never posed. He did not hold himself aloof from people of the inferior and less successful classes. He habitually travelled third class in order to study the characters he put into his delightful novels; he went for long walks and sat in inns, accosting people; he drew out his gardener. And though he worked steadily, he did not give up the care of his body, which threatened a certain plumpness and what is more to the point, a localised plumpness, not generally spread over the system but exaggerating the anterior equator. This expansion was his only care. He thought about fitness and played tennis, and every day, wet or fine, he went for at least an hour’s walk…
Yet this man, so representative of Edwardian literature—for it is in the reign of good King Edward the story begins—in spite of his enviable achievements and prospects, was doomed to the most exhausting and dubious adventures before his life came to its unhonoured end…
