The War of the Worlds, written by H.G. Wells, is a pioneering science fiction novel that tells the story of an alien invasion of Earth. Set in late 19th-century England, the book follows an unnamed narrator as he witnesses the arrival of Martian tripods and the devastation they unleash upon humanity. As the aliens lay waste to cities and outmatch human military forces, the narrator struggles to survive and understand the motives of the invaders. The War of the Worlds explores themes of imperialism, technology, and the fragility of human civilization. Wells' vivid descriptions and imaginative storytelling make this novel a timeless classic in the science fiction genre.
