The food of the gods and how it came to earth
About this book
The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells that was first published in 1904. Wells called it "a fantasia on the change of scale in human affairs. . . . I had hit upon [the idea] while working out the possibilities of the near future in a book of speculations called Anticipations (1901)". The novel, which has had various B-movie adaptations, is about a group of scientists that invents food that accelerates the growth of children and turns them into giants when they become adults.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 5494 readers · 222 pages · ≈ 4 h 07 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The food of the gods and how it came to earth?
About ≈ 4 h 07 m — 222 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The food of the gods and how it came to earth?
222 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The food of the gods and how it came to earth?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Has The food of the gods and how it came to earth been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Food of the Gods (1978), The Food of the Gods (1977).
Is The food of the gods and how it came to earth in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The food of the gods and how it came to earth?
H. G. Wells.
Where can I read The food of the gods and how it came to earth online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library