Literary Fiction· United Kingdom
The World Set Free
by H. G. WellsAggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1914English
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The World Set Free by H. G. Wells is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1914. Published in 1914, The World Set Free by H. G. Wells is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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The World Set Free by H. G. Wells sits within the tradition of literary fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1914 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The World Set Free among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The World Set Free is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, H. G. Wells occupies a significant position. The World Set Free is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
191435
H.G. Wells is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of science fiction.
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