The War of the Worlds (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

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By: H. G. Wells, Alfred Mac Adam (Introduction by)

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Hardcover Published: 29th March 2008
ISBN: 9781593083489

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New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars
Biographies of the authors
Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
Footnotes and endnotes
Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work
Comments by other famous authors
Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
Bibliographies for further reading
Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate

All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&ROn October 30, 1938, Orson Welles terrified American radio listeners by describing a Martian invasion of Earth in a broadcast that became legendary. Forty years earlier, &&LB&&RH. G. Wells&&L/B&&R had first penned the story: &&LI&&RThe War of the Worlds&&L/I&&R, a science-fiction classic that endures in our collective subconscious. &&L/P&&R&&LP&&RDeeply concerned with the welfare of contemporary society, Wells wrote his novel of interplanetary conflict in anticipation of war in Europe, and in it he predicted the technological savagery of twentieth century warfare. Playing expertly on worldwide security fears, &&LI&&RThe War of the Worlds&&L/I&&R grips readers with its conviction that invasion can happen anytime, anywhere-even in our own backyard.&&L/P&&R&&LP&&R&&LB&&RAlfred Mac Adam&&L/B&&R teaches literature at Barnard College-Columbia University. He is a translator and art critic. He also wrote the notes and introduction to the Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Wells's &&LI&&RThe Time Machine&&L/I&&R and &&LI&&RThe Invisible Man&&L/I&&R.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R

ISBN: 9781593083489
ISBN-10: 1593083483
Series: Barnes & Noble Classics
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Published: 29th March 2008
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Inc
Country of Publication: US