When the Sleeper Wakes
H. G. Wells's When the Sleeper Wakes is a time-travel fiction and Victorian science fiction novel. It deals with time travel, twenty-first century, dystopias and technological innovations.
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About When the Sleeper Wakes
"When the Sleeper Wakes" by H. G. Wells is a dystopian science fiction novel published in 1899. A man falls into a coma and awakens 203 years later in a transformed London, discovering he has become the world's richest man. His accumulated wealth has been used to build a vast new order that controls half the world. As he navigates this strange future society, he must confront whether to accept his role as figurehead or challenge the oppressive system built in his name.
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Who wrote When the Sleeper Wakes?
When the Sleeper Wakes was written by H. G. Wells.
What genre is When the Sleeper Wakes?
It is usually shelved as Time Travel, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is When the Sleeper Wakes 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.
What books are similar to When the Sleeper Wakes?
Readers who like it often enjoy Anthem, The Time Traders and Key Out of Time.
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