Project Gutenberg 1999-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 448 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George Twelve Stories and a Dream 12 Stories and a Dream Filmer -- The magic shop -- The valley of spiders -- The truth about Pyecraft -- Mr. Skelmersdale in fairyland -- The story of the inexperienced ghost -- Jimmy Goggles the god -- The new accelerator -- Mr. Ledbetter's vacation -- The stolen body -- Mr. Brisher's treasure -- Miss Winchelsea's heart -- A dream of Armageddon. Produced by Aaron Cannon, Stephanie Johnson, and David Widger "Twelve Stories and a Dream" by H. G. Wells is a collection of literary works spanning the late 19th century, showcasing Wells' hallmark imaginative storytelling and satirical insights. This compilation comprises twelve short stories, each offering a unique perspective on human nature, technology, and fantastical elements. The stories delve into themes of personal ambition, scientific discovery, and the whims of fate, as illustrated by characters like Filmer, a timid inventor whose aspirations lead to unexpected consequences. The opening of "Twelve Stories and a Dream" introduces the character of Filmer, an overlooked inventor who is ultimately credited with the invention of a flying machine. The narrative provides a glimpse into Filmer's life, illustrating the struggles and societal perceptions surrounding his genius and the irony of being championed for an invention he is not inclined to physically embrace. His journey is marked by a mix of determination and fear as he grapples with the implications of his success and the expectations it brings. This introduction encapsulates Wells' style, blending realism with speculative ideas, inviting readers into a world where ambition and anxiety intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Science fiction, English PR Text Science Fiction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction 502190 502199 2024-09-01T10:53:16.075619 2023-10-01T09:53:10.894408 text/html text/html 518990 2021-01-27T17:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 176084 2021-01-27T17:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 231002 2024-09-01T10:53:22.663706 application/epub+zip 236063 2024-09-01T10:53:17.722629 application/epub+zip 236062 2024-09-01T10:53:16.812621 application/epub+zip 418570 2024-09-01T10:53:26.726563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393704 2024-09-01T10:53:22.037564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393867 2022-09-01T12:19:46.664355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431695 431651 2024-09-01T10:53:15.294612 2023-10-01T09:53:10.196407 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 437069 2018-03-02T14:03:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 167913 2018-03-19T13:47:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 431486 2008-09-21T10:51:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167271 2008-09-21T10:52:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21023 2024-09-01T10:53:26.873544 application/rdf+xml 14281 2024-09-01T10:53:17.176587 image/jpeg 3951 2024-09-01T10:53:16.995602 image/jpeg 230225 2024-09-01T10:53:16.117613 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia