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H. G. Wells — The War of the Worlds

1898 · Book · Public Domain

H. G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds" is a pioneering science fiction novel depicting an alien invasion of Earth. It is notable for popularizing the alien invasion trope and influencing countless works of science fiction.

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