The New World Order by H.G. Wells

Name: The New World Order
Author: H.G. Wells

The New World Order is a work written by H.G. Wells in 1940. It is a utopian novel that imagines a world in which a single government, the World State, has replaced all other forms of government. The World State is a benevolent dictatorship that is dedicated to the betterment of humanity. It is a world in which war, poverty, and inequality have been eliminated, and in which all people are equal and free to pursue their own interests. The novel follows the story of a group of people who are trying to create a new world order, and the obstacles they face in doing so. The novel is a commentary on the state of the world at the time, and a call to action for people to work together to create a better future.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1940 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Speculative Fiction · 12 chapters · 37,208 words

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-"Whether it is attainable, how it can be attained, and what sort of world a world at peace will have to be."

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Work type: Novel
Author: H.G. Wells
Date: 1940 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Adventure Fiction
Length: 37,208 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 1,161 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Science Fiction — The New World Order is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, which follows a group of people who attempt to create a utopian society in a post-apocalyptic world.
Dystopian Fiction — The novel explores themes of dystopia, as the characters attempt to create a utopian society but ultimately fail due to their own flaws and the flaws of the society they create.
Speculative Fiction — The novel is a work of speculative fiction, as it explores the potential consequences of a post-apocalyptic world and the attempts of a group of people to create a utopian society.
Utopian Fiction — The novel is a work of utopian fiction, as it explores the potential of a utopian society and the attempts of a group of people to create one.