The Time Machine

So begins the Time Traveller' s astonishing firsthand account of his journey 800,000 years beyond his own era—and the story that launched H. G. Wells' s successful career earned him his reputation as the father of science fiction. With a speculative leap that still fires the imagination, Wells sends his brave explorer to face a future burdened with our greatest hopes. and our darkest fears. A pull of the Time Machine' s lever propels him to the age of a slowly dying Earth. There he discovers two bizarre races—the ethereal Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks—who not only symbolize the duality of human nature, but offer a terrifying portrait of the men of tomorrow as well. Published in 1895, this masterpiece of invention captivated readers on the threshold of a new century. Thanks to Wells' expert storytelling and provocative insight, The Time Machine will continue to enthrall readers for generations to come.