The Time Machine
"The Time Machine" is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells, published in 1895. It follows an unnamed protagonist, known as the Time Traveller, who invents a machine that can travel through time. He journeys to the distant future where humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the gentle Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks. The story explores themes of social class, evolution, and the potential consequences of technological progress. Through his adventures, the Time Traveller reflects on the fate of humanity and the implications of using technology to escape natural limits.
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"The Time Machine" is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells, published in 1895. It tells the story of an unnamed inventor who builds a machine that allows him to travel through time. He journeys to the distant future, where humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the Eloi, a gentle but passive group, and the Morlocks, who are subterranean creatures that prey on the Eloi. Through his adventures, the story explores themes of class struggle, evolution, and the potential consequences of technological advancement, posing questions about the human condition and the trajectory of society.