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The Dream
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Science FictionClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025616896
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Dream: A Novel is a compelling work of speculative fiction and social commentary by the visionary author H. G. Wells. Set in a distant, enlightened future where humanity has achieved a peaceful and utopian society, the story follows Sarnac, a young man who experiences a vivid and hauntingly realistic dream of a past life. In this dream, Sarnac lives as Harry Mortimer Smith, an ordinary man navigating the complexities, hardships, and societal constraints of the early 20th century-an era the future inhabitants look back upon as the Age of Confusion.
Through this clever narrative framing, Wells provides a sharp and insightful critique of the Edwardian and post-World War I world. The novel explores themes of love, war, education, and the struggle for personal identity against a backdrop of poverty and social inequality. By contrasting the chaotic, messy life of Harry Smith with the serene, rational existence of Sarnac, The Dream: A Novel offers a profound reflection on human progress and the potential for social evolution. This work stands as a significant example of Wells's later literary phase, blending his hallmark scientific imagination with deep sociological concerns.
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