The Sleeper Awakes: A Quick Read edition

A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes de

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Paru le : 2024-04-26

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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 25 minutes

"The Sleeper Awakes" is a dystopian science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, depicting a man who wakes up in a transformed London 203 years in the future, becoming the world's richest man. The novel was originally published as "When the Sleeper Wakes" in 1899 and later revised in 1910. The plot follows Graham, who inherits immense wealth and discovers that his money has been used to establish a global political and economic order. The story delves into themes of socialism, revolution, and manipulation by the elite. The novel received praise for its human values despite outdated science. The storyline has influenced other works and was proposed for a film adaptation. Additionally, it is believed to have inspired other stories such as Buck Rogers and was referenced in the Futurama episode "A Fishful of Dollars.
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2024-04-26
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Quick Read
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9782385822866
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