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The H. G. Wells Library

The H. G. Wells Library

By: H. G. Wells
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A curious library stands open at the edge of time. Here, the worlds of H. G. Wells are not merely remembered but awakened, their voices carried once more across the invisible ether. The H. G. Wells Library presents complete readings of tales that peer into futures yet unborn, confront the machinery of progress, and question the destiny of humankind itself. From silent laboratories to distant planets, each episode invites the listener to wander as both observer and traveller, discovering wonders, warnings, and possibilities in equal measure.

Step within, and let the turning of pages become a voyage through evolution, empire, and imagination - for the future, as Wells well knew, begins in the act of listening.Public domain Hourly
Episodes
  • Anticipations Chapter 8 Part 1

    Anticipations Chapter 8 Part 1
    Jun 30 2026
    In which the inexorable advance of science and mechanism gradually dissolves old national boundaries, weaving together vast social and economic syntheses that gesture towards a unified world-state. Yet amid this immense natural movement, the diverse aspirations and resistances of peoples and nations—shaped by history, culture, and language—contest the shape and character of emerging political unities, with the future balance hinging on intelligence, education, and the tempering of old passions.
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    21 mins
  • Anticipations Chapter 8 Part 2

    Anticipations Chapter 8 Part 2
    Jun 30 2026
    In which a nascent New Republic among English-speaking peoples is envisioned as a loosely organised yet progressively cohesive movement of intelligent and efficient men, seeking to transcend the limitations of existing political and social structures through co-operative reform in education, industry, and public discourse. This emerging order is characterised by its ambition to renew education, publishing, and governance with clarity and critical spirit, fostering a scientific and literate community prepared to nurture a spacious and stable commonwealth.
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    32 mins
  • Anticipations Chapter 7 Part 2

    Anticipations Chapter 7 Part 2
    Jun 29 2026
    In which the intricate dance of languages in our modern world is examined, revealing how English, French, and German vie to become the unifying tongues over vast regions and diverse peoples, influenced as much by literature and culture as by politics and commerce. Meanwhile, the unique prospects of Eastern Asia, particularly the interplay of Chinese script and Japanese ambition, hint at remarkable possibilities beyond the familiar European contest.
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    13 mins
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