The World Set Free
by H.G. Wells
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The World Set Free written by H. G. Wells, is a prophetic science-fiction novel that imagines a future transformed by the discovery of atomic energy. Wells envisions scientists learning how to release the immense power locked inside atoms, creating small but devastating “atomic bombs” that burn for days. When these weapons are adopted by nations, a global war erupts, bringing unprecedented destruction to cities and governments.
The horror of this conflict convinces surviving leaders and thinkers that humanity must abandon constant rivalry between nations. In the aftermath, a movement grows to establish a unified world government dedicated to peace, scientific progress, and rational planning. Through this story, Wells explores both the dangers and possibilities of scientific advancement.
While the atomic weapons cause terrible suffering, the crisis ultimately forces humanity to reconsider its political systems and moral responsibilities. Written decades before nuclear weapons became reality, the novel is notable for its remarkably prescient vision of atomic warfare. The World Set Free reflects Wells’s belief that science could either destroy civilization or help guide humanity forward.
Quote from the book—
“So long as you are alive you are just the moment, perhaps, but when you are dead then you are all your life from the first moment to the last.”
― H.G. Wells, The World Set Free
Dive into the digital edition of H.G. Wells' groundbreaking novel 'The World Set Free'. Explore themes of scientific discovery and world transformation through a gripping tale of technological revolution. Perfect for lovers of speculative fiction and classic literature, this eBook brings timeless storytelling to the digital age.
H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English writer best known as one of the founders of modern science fiction. Born in Bromley, Kent, he came from modest circumstances and won a scholarship to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley, whose evolutionary ideas deeply influenced his thinking. Wells first achieved fame with a series of imaginative scientific romances, including The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Beyond science fiction, Wells wrote novels of social realism, political commentary, and utopian speculation. He was a committed socialist for much of his life and believed literature could help shape a better, more rational world order. His works often explore class conflict, scientific responsibility, and the future of humanity.
