The dream: A novel

Name: The dream: A novel
Author: H. G. Wells

By H. G. Wells

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The narrative frames a long dream in which a young man named Harry Mortimer Smith is traced from rural childhood and family hardships through apprenticeship, literary longing, romantic entanglement, marriage in wartime, and bereavement. Episodes examine social expectations, class and labor, and the formation of character by circumstance. The prose alternates detailed domestic scenes with philosophical digressions, blending realism and allegory to probe memory, consciousness, and mortality while questioning the boundary between waking life and the imagined life enacted in the dream.

About the Author

H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and social commentator, renowned for his contributions to science fiction and social criticism. Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' Wells explored themes of technology, society, and human nature in his works. His notable titles include "The War of the Worlds," which depicts an alien invasion, and "The Time Machine," a pioneering narrative that delves into time travel. In addition to fiction, Wells wrote extensively on contemporary issues, as seen in works like "An Englishman Looks at the World." His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, making him a significant figure in both literature and social thought.