War of the Worlds
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The legendary novel "War of the Worlds" of the English writer Herbert Wells (1866-1946) first appeared in the press on the pages of the magazines "Pearson"s Magazine" in the UK and "Cosmopolitan" in the United States in 1897, and was first translated into Russian four years later. Written in the genre of “invasion literature” in those days, but with alien aliens in the role of aggressor, the romance over time became the classic of science fiction and one of the most reprinted and filmed works.
Herbert Wells tried a lot of classes in life - he was an assistant to the pharmacist in his youth, taught, helped the famous biologist Thomas Haxley, and later became a biologist. Then he became interested in journalism, made lectures. However, the most important contribution of this person to world culture is the development of science fiction, which he gave such a powerful impulse that his influence is still felt. Wells" success in this field was that he focused not so much on the description of the technical prospects and miracles of the future, but on focusing the conflicts of man and society. "War of Worlds" is one of the most famous works of the writer. It was first published in 1897 and became the embodiment of the fears of the British at that time before the militarization of Germany and the invasion of foreign states. The novel "War of the Worlds" was the first work that describes the invasion of the aliens land. Throughout the subsequent XX century, this masterfully described story continued to maintain its extraordinary popularity.
Enrique Alvim Correo is a Brazilian illustrator who has lived a bright but short life. He received an art education in Paris and opened his own studio in 1900 in 1900. More than one hundred and thirty illustrations for the war of the worlds made his name famous in Europe.
Translation on the publication of "The World of Adventures" Appendices to the Magazine "Nature and People"
Herbert Wells tried a lot of classes in life - he was an assistant to the pharmacist in his youth, taught, helped the famous biologist Thomas Haxley, and later became a biologist. Then he became interested in journalism, made lectures. However, the most important contribution of this person to world culture is the development of science fiction, which he gave such a powerful impulse that his influence is still felt. Wells" success in this field was that he focused not so much on the description of the technical prospects and miracles of the future, but on focusing the conflicts of man and society. "War of Worlds" is one of the most famous works of the writer. It was first published in 1897 and became the embodiment of the fears of the British at that time before the militarization of Germany and the invasion of foreign states. The novel "War of the Worlds" was the first work that describes the invasion of the aliens land. Throughout the subsequent XX century, this masterfully described story continued to maintain its extraordinary popularity.
Enrique Alvim Correo is a Brazilian illustrator who has lived a bright but short life. He received an art education in Paris and opened his own studio in 1900 in 1900. More than one hundred and thirty illustrations for the war of the worlds made his name famous in Europe.
Translation on the publication of "The World of Adventures" Appendices to the Magazine "Nature and People"
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Cover:Soft
Category:
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Science Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Series:
Series: Illustrated classics
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9603-0503-7
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