The Chronic Argonauts by H.G. Wells
The Chronic Argonauts is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells, first published in 1888. It tells the story of Dr. Nebogipfel, a scientist who has invented a time machine. He uses it to travel to the future, where he discovers a world of advanced technology and strange creatures. He also discovers a race of intelligent, humanoid creatures called the Chronic Argonauts, who are living in a utopian society. Dr. Nebogipfel soon finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the Chronic Argonauts and a race of hostile aliens called the Morlocks. He must use his knowledge of science and technology to help the Chronic Argonauts defeat the Morlocks and save their utopian society. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the power of science and the importance of friendship.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1888 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 4 chapters · 8,268 words
First lines
A silvery-foliaged willow by the side of a mere. Out of the cress- spangled waters below, rise clumps of sedge-blades, and among them glows the purple fleur-de-lys, and sapphire vapour of forget-me-nots. Beyond is a sluggish stream of water reflecting the intense blue of the moist Fenland sky; and beyond that a low osier-fringed eyot. This limits all the visible universe, save some scattered pollards and spear-like poplars showing against the violet distance. At the foot of the willow reclines the Author watching a copper butterfly fluttering from iris to iris.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.G. Wells
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 8,268 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 280 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Chronic Argonauts is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells, which follows the adventures of a scientist and his time machine.
- Adventure — The story follows the scientist's adventures as he travels through time, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Fantasy — The story contains elements of fantasy, such as the time machine and the various creatures and people the scientist encounters on his journey.
- Romance — The story contains a romantic subplot between the scientist and a woman he meets on his journey.
Tags
science fiction · time travel · H.G. Wells · Victorian era · adventure · speculative fiction · narrative · philosophy · technology · futurism · social commentary · pioneering
Contents
- Chapter 1: How an Esoteric Story Became Possible
- Chapter 1: The Anachronic Man
- Chapter 1: Being the Account of Dr Nebogipfel's Sojourn in Llyddwdd
- Chapter 2: The Chronic Argo