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The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
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The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth

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H.G. Wells's "The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" explores the unintended consequences of scientific ambition in this thought-provoking work of science fiction and satire. When two scientists create a revolutionary growth hormone, they envision a utopian future. However, their experiment quickly spirals out of control, leading to unforeseen societal disruptions.

As the "food of the gods" spreads, the world grapples with the implications of giantism and the widening gap between the enhanced and the ordinary. Wells masterfully uses this fantastical premise to examine themes of progress, social inequality, and humanity's relationship with scientific advancement. This edition offers a meticulously prepared presentation of Wells's classic tale, allowing readers to delve into a world where the pursuit of a better future yields unexpected and often humorous, yet ultimately cautionary, results. This classic novel will appeal to readers who appreciate apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and humorous stories with deep social commentary.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
282
ISBN
9781023089333

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

H.G. Wells's "The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" explores the unintended consequences of scientific ambition in this thought-provoking work of science fiction and satire. When two scientists create a revolutionary growth hormone, they envision a utopian future. However, their experiment quickly spirals out of control, leading to unforeseen societal disruptions.

As the "food of the gods" spreads, the world grapples with the implications of giantism and the widening gap between the enhanced and the ordinary. Wells masterfully uses this fantastical premise to examine themes of progress, social inequality, and humanity's relationship with scientific advancement. This edition offers a meticulously prepared presentation of Wells's classic tale, allowing readers to delve into a world where the pursuit of a better future yields unexpected and often humorous, yet ultimately cautionary, results. This classic novel will appeal to readers who appreciate apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and humorous stories with deep social commentary.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
282
ISBN
9781023089333