When the Sleeper Wakes
A Dystopian Science Fiction Classic by H.G. Wells
(Author) H G WellsThe Sleeper Awakes is a dystopian science fiction novel about a man who sleeps for two hundred and three years, waking up in a completely transformed London, where, because of compound interest on his bank accounts, he has become the richest man in the world. The main character awakes to see his dreams realized, and the future revealed to him in all its horrors and malformities. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946), known as H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games.
H G Wells
H G Wells, a pioneering English writer, is best known for his science fiction masterpiece "The War of the Worlds." His imaginative and thought-provoking storytelling revolutionized the genre, blending social commentary with futuristic concepts. Wells' work continues to inspire and influence generations of writers and readers alike.