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Aliens
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Aliens
May Books on Tap: Sci-fi
Thomas Ford Library's Science Fiction Book Club Selections
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"When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H.G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that...
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An anonymous narrator relates how an attack by vicious Martians is repelled with the aid of humanity's most unexpected ally. Originally published in 1898, this masterpiece by one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time is not only a fantastic novel--it is also a sharp criticism of Victorian society and its imperialistic ambitions. It is an invitation for contemporary readers to ponder on the fate of our planet.
La guerra de los mundos...
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