Publisher's Synopsis
A Dream of Armageddon is a science fiction novella written by H.G. Wells. The story is set in the distant future, where humanity has reached a state of advanced technological progress. The protagonist, a man named Laurier, falls asleep and has a vivid dream about a catastrophic war between two superpowers, which he believes to be a prophecy of the future.In his dream, Laurier witnesses the destruction of civilization and the suffering of millions of people. He also sees a group of survivors who try to rebuild society from the ruins of the old world. The dream ends with Laurier realizing that the war was caused by the greed and ambition of a few powerful individuals.The novella explores themes such as the dangers of war and the impact of technology on society. It also reflects Wells' own political views, as he was a staunch advocate of peace and international cooperation. Overall, A Dream of Armageddon is a thought-provoking and insightful work of science fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.""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.
