H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds 1962 – Penguin King Penguin to bring an opportunity of

to bring an opportunity of turning aside from the preoccupations of the moment to meander down agreeable by-paths

“Most people were heartless about turtles because a turtle’s heart will beat for hours after it has been cut up and butchered

Publisher: The Bodley Head

Too disturbing for many tastes when first published

Title: The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories - The Great Writers Library

H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds 1962 – Penguin King Penguin to bring an opportunity ofTitle: The War of the Worlds Author: H. G. Wells Publisher: Penguin Publication Date: 1962 Format: Paperback Condition: This book is in a very good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. Reader's note This is arguably where science fiction as we know it today began. The influence of The War of the Worlds on modern sci fi is undeniable, and you only need to read this book to see why. The imagery is astounding, and the depiction of