Time machine / Bantam classic ed.

作者：  by H. G. Wells.

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简介：　　 　　[b]book description[/b] 　　presents the classic science-fiction thriller depicting the adventures of the time traveler whose fantastic invention carries him into the world of the future. 　　 　　[b]from [i][b]library journal[/i][/b][/b] 　　this abridged classic is buoyed by a spirited dramatization featuring leonard nimoy and john de lancie, also known, respectively, as “spock“ and “q“ to star trekr fans. the time traveler''s tale of the future is a disturbing vision of the human situation as it appeared to wells in the late 19th century. the traveler encounters a community consisting of only two species of animals: the barbaric morlocks and the gentle eloi. the evolution of these two species began in industrialized england. nimoy, as the time traveler, and de lancie, as his 19th-century friend and confidant, are superb in their roles and clearly having fun with this production. the supporting crew of readers provide a robust atmosphere of doubt, debate, and incredulity. this work is part of a promising new sf series distributed by simon & schuster audio. highly recommended. 　　ray vignovich, west des moines p.l., iowa 　　 　　[b]from [i][b]school library journal[/i][/b][/b] 　　the st. charles players perform this readers'' theatre-style rendition of h.g. wells'' classic story. using appropriate sound effects and alternating readers allows listeners to differentiate between characters and to develop a sense of place and time. the lively narration will hold listeners'' attention from beginning to end. the story begins with a revolutionary victorian scientist who claims to have invented a machine that allows him to travel through time. using flashbacks, he recounts his adventures in the futurist world he visits in his time machine to a group of skeptical friends. this abridged version will work well as an introduction to classic literature in elementary grade classes, but omits too much of the original text for older students. consider adding this title to audiobook collections that focus on classic, time-tested literature. 　　sarah prielipp, chippewa river district library system, mt pleasant, mi 　　 　　[b]book dimension[/b] 　　length: (cm)17.5 width:(cm)10.6 　　

The Island of Dr. Moreau /

作者：  by H. G. Wells ; with an introduction by Alan Lightman.

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简介：After narrowly missing death at sea, a young man encounters an eccentric scientist on a lonely island, which leads to terror and a fight for survival.

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简介：　　The Time Machine and The Invisible Man , by H. G. Wells , is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics : New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. The Time Machine , H. G. Wells ’s first novel, is a tale of Darwinian evolution taken to its extreme. Its hero, a young scientist, travels 800,000 years into the future and discovers a dying earth populated by two strange humanoid species: the brutal Morlocks and the gentle but nearly helpless Eloi. 　　 　　 The Invisible Man mixes chilling terror, suspense, and acute psychological understanding into a tale of an equally adventurous scientist who discovers the formula for invisibility—a secret that drives him mad. 　　 　　Immensely popular during his lifetime, H. G. Wells, along with Jules Verne, is credited with inventing science fiction. This new volume offers two of Wells’s best-loved and most critically acclaimed “scientific romances.” In each, the author grounds his fantastical imagination in scientific fact and conjecture while lacing his narrative with vibrant action, not merely to tell a “ripping yarn,” but to offer a biting critique on the world around him. “The strength of Mr. Wells,” wrote Arnold Bennett, “lies in the fact that he is not only a scientist, but a most talented student of character, especially quaint character. He will not only ingeniously describe for you a scientific miracle, but he will set down that miracle in the midst of a country village, sketching with excellent humour the inn-landlady, the blacksmith, the chemist’s apprentice, the doctor, and all the other persons whom the miracle affects.” Alfred Mac Adam teaches literature at Barnard College-Columbia University. He is a translator and art critic.