The Sleeper Awakes (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

In this dystopian novel from the master of science fiction, Graham awakens from a 200-year slumber to discover that he’s now the richest man on earth and his money is being used to maintain a society where the poor and uneducated are oppressed. They cling to one dream—that Graham will lead them to freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411437906
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/08/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
Sales rank:	814,712
File size:	307 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England