The War of the Worlds

Set in a late 19th-century England, the story unfolds as Martians invade Earth, unleashing chaos and destruction. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who navigates the horrors of the invasion, exploring themes of imperialism, human survival, and the fragility of civilization. Wells combines vivid descriptions with a gripping plot, making it a pioneering work in the science fiction genre that examines humanity's response to an extraterrestrial threat.