Author: H. G. Wells
Published: 1895
Genres: Fiction
Rating: 3
Summary
The classic tale of the Time Traveler and the extraordinary world he discovers in the far distant future. A haunting portrayal of Darwin's evolutionary theory carried to a terrible conclusion.
Review
An interesting if not compelling read. The social commentary is overt to the point that the storyline is convoluted to fit that purpose. Particularly disturbing is the Time Traveler's condescending attitude towards all things futuristic. He treats the beings more as pets, and seems to feel no resposibility for his actions upon that future world.
Notes
This is a very short read. Worthwhile if you care about classics, the uproar over Darwinian theory in the late 1800s, and time travel.
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