
The Time Machine
The Time Machine is a dystopian work by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia and corporate and consumer dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | H. G. Wells |
|---|---|
| First published | 1895 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781726017640 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Time Machine is a 1890s work of early dystopian imagination by H. G. Wells. It is first published in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia and corporate and consumer dystopia, surfacing rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including self-experimentation in medicine in fiction, fiction, time travel in fiction, dystopias in fiction, literature, and scientists. The edition on file runs about 122 pages, has been issued by Independently Published, and carries ISBN 9781726017640. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Time Machine published?
The Time Machine was first published in 1895.
Who wrote The Time Machine?
The Time Machine was written by H. G. Wells.
What kind of dystopia is The Time Machine?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, Corporate dystopia, with themes of Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Time Machine?
A catalogued edition of The Time Machine carries ISBN-13 9781726017640.




