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The Time Machine

Written by H. G. Wells Published in 1895 by William Heinemann A novel

Cover Notes

The Time Machine is a science fiction story by H. G. Wells, published in 1895 for the first time and later adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It indirectly inspired many more works of fiction in many media. This 32,000 word story is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle. Wells introduces an early example of the Dying Earth subgenre as well.

At least three diverse sequels have been written:

• The Return of the Time Machine by Egon Friedell (1972)
• Time Machine II by Joe Morhaim and George Pal (1981)
• The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter (1995)

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• The Time Machine (published by William Heinemann in 1895)