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A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa
Science & Nature· International

A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa

by H. G. Wells
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Published 1940English
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When H. G. Wells published A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa in 1940, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of science & nature. A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa by H. G. Wells (1940) is a notable work of science nature.

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AuthorH. G. Wells
Published1940
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🔬 Science & Nature
Editorial Score38/100
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Editorial Assessment

H. G. Wells published A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa in 1940, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science & nature from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 38/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. Readers coming to A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Within International's literary landscape, H. G. Wells occupies a significant position. A thesis on the quality of illusion in the continuity of the individual life in the higher metazoa is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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