In the Days of the Comet

Name: In the Days of the Comet
Author: H.G. Wells

The novel is a science fiction tale that takes place in the late 19th century. A comet is on a collision course with Earth and its passage causes a global catastrophe. The story follows a young man who survives the disaster and finds himself in a world where the comet's tail has altered the atmosphere, rendering people comatose. As society collapses, the protagonist navigates this new reality, encountering various characters who are struggling to adapt to their changed circumstances. He becomes embroiled in a conflict between those who seek to rebuild society and those who wish to preserve the status quo. The novel explores themes of social change, morality, and the human condition, raising questions about what it means to be alive and how we should live our lives.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1906 · Genre: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Romance · 11 chapters · 93,952 words

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I have set myself to write the story of the Great Change, so far as it has affected my own life and the lives of one or two people closely connected with me, primarily to please myself.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H.G. Wells
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Romance, Political Fiction, Philosophical Fiction
Length: 93,952 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 1,591 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The novel explores speculative scientific concepts and the impact of a comet on Earth, which are central to the plot.
Utopian Fiction — The story envisions a transformed society and explores themes of social and political change.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and personal relationships that drive character development.
Political Fiction — The book addresses political themes and critiques societal structures, reflecting the author's views on social reform.