The Time Machine
by H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1895
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novella published in 1895. A Victorian scientist known as the Time Traveller journeys to the year 802,701, where he discovers humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the childlike Eloi and the savage Morlocks. This groundbreaking work popularized the concept of time travel and coined the term "time machine." Wells crafts a haunting vision of the future that explores class divisions and social inequality, taking readers on an unforgettable adventure through time's darkest possibilities.
- Science fiction
- Time travel
- Dystopias
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #35. The Time Machine on Wikipedia.
