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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The World Set Free

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The World Set Free is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by H. G. Wells. Readers will find themes of imaginary wars and battles and nuclear warfare.

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About The World Set Free

"The World Set Free" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in 1913 and published in 1914. Wells envisions a devastating future war in 1956 where both sides wield atomic bombs—crude but continuously burning weapons that leave battlefields radioactive for years. As civilization collapses under nuclear destruction, humanity faces a choice: descend into barbarism or unite under a world government. The novel explores how uncontrolled atomic energy forces mankind to abandon the nation-state system and embrace global cooperation to survive.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • War stories
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Nuclear warfare

Quick answers

Who wrote The World Set Free?

The World Set Free was written by H. G. Wells.

What genre is The World Set Free?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The World Set Free free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The World Set Free?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 10 min.

What books are similar to The World Set Free?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Big Time, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.

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