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In 1898, a British author named Herbert George Wells wrote a short novel called "War of the Worlds" about the Earth being invaded by Martians.
Despite his present-day acclaim as something of a prophet, it is doubtful Wells could have imagined the lasting effect his novel would have on the world.
What made his work so popular, then and now, is the way he tapped into issues that mattered to people. "War of the Worlds" was, among other things, a metaphor for the perils of imperialism, an issue that is as relevant today as it was in 1898.
So here we are, nearly 60 years after H.G. Wells drew his last breath, and many of us are still listening to and watching what his visionary children are saying.
It would appear, in fact, that being a science fiction enthusiast has become almost respectable these days, and self-professed sci-fi devotees aren't the only ones paying close attention.
Despite his present-day acclaim as something of a prophet, it is doubtful Wells could have imagined the lasting effect his novel would have on the world.
What made his work so popular, then and now, is the way he tapped into issues that mattered to people. "War of the Worlds" was, among other things, a metaphor for the perils of imperialism, an issue that is as relevant today as it was in 1898.
So here we are, nearly 60 years after H.G. Wells drew his last breath, and many of us are still listening to and watching what his visionary children are saying.
It would appear, in fact, that being a science fiction enthusiast has become almost respectable these days, and self-professed sci-fi devotees aren't the only ones paying close attention.
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