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The war of the worlds

H. G. Wells

Publisher: ALEMAR S.A.S.

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In the late 1800s, reports come in from all over the world about strange atmospheric disturbances and mysterious cylinders are found falling from the sky around London. Curiosity gives way to terror when the disconcerting revelation spreads: the Earth has been invaded by Martians. Humans, whose intellect is tragically inferior to that of the aliens, will be forced to share the fate of the 'perishing beasts'. 'The War of the Worlds', first published in 1897 and republished here in a new translation by Vincenzo Latronico, is H.G. Wells' most famous novel.
 
Available since: 02/07/2023.

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