Publisher's Synopsis

""A Dream of Armageddon"" is a science fiction short story written by H.G. Wells. The story is set in the future and follows the protagonist, a man who falls asleep and dreams of a catastrophic war that destroys the world. In his dream, he witnesses the destruction of cities and the death of millions of people. He also sees the rise of a new world order, where a small group of people control the remaining population. The dream ends with the protagonist waking up, but he is left with a sense of unease and a feeling that the events he witnessed may one day become a reality. The story explores themes of war, power, and the consequences of human actions. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of working towards a peaceful future.""I woke up, I say, because the girl had stopped fanning me. I was not surprised to find myself there or anything of that sort, you understand. I did not feel I had fallen into it suddenly. I simply took it up at that point. Whatever memory I had of this life, this nineteenth-century life, faded as I woke, vanished like a dream. I knew all about myself, knew that my name was no longer Cooper but Hedon, and all about my position in the world. I've forgotten a lot since I woke--there's a want of connection--but it was all quite clear and matter of fact then.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169184404
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 281g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 6mm