Book 36 || The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Book 36 || The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Book 36 || The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells The War of the Worlds, first serialized in 1897 and published as a novel in 1898, is one of H. G. Wells’s most famous works and a cornerstone of science fiction literature. The novel tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth, with the Martians deploying advanced technology and devastating weaponry, such as heat rays and poisonous black smoke. The unnamed narrator recounts the chaos and destruction as humanity struggles to survive against the seemingly invincible alien invaders. The novel explores themes of imperialism, survival, and the fragility of human civilization. Wells’s portrayal of the Martians as technologically superior beings echoes contemporary concerns about colonialism and humanity’s place in ...