In the days of the comet
About this book
H. G. Wells, in his 1906 In the Days of the Comet uses the vapors of a comet to trigger a deep and lasting change in humanity's perspective on themselves and the world. In the build-up to a great war, poor student William Leadford struggles against the harsh conditions the lower-class live under. He also falls in love with a middle-class girl named Nettie. But when he discovers that Nettie has eloped with a man of upper-class standing, William struggles with the betrayal, and in the disorder of his own mind decides to buy a revolver and kill them both. All through this a large comet lights the night sky with a green glow, bright enough that the street lamps are left unlit.
Reader Profile
3.3/5 · 1911 readers · 240 pages · ≈ 4 h 27 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read In the days of the comet?
About ≈ 4 h 27 m — 240 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is In the days of the comet?
240 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is In the days of the comet?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is In the days of the comet in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote In the days of the comet?
H. G. Wells.
Where can I read In the days of the comet online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library