Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 2680 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Country_of_the_Blind_and_Other_Stories The jilting of Jane -- The cone -- The stolen bacillus -- The flowering of the strange orchid -- In the Avu Observatory -- Aepyornis Island -- The remarkable case of Davidson's eyes -- The Lord of the Dynamos -- The moth -- The treasure in the forest -- The story of the late Mr. Elvesham -- Under the knife -- The sea raiders -- The obliterated man -- The Plattner story -- The red room -- The purple Pileus -- A slip under the microscope -- The crystal egg -- The star -- The man who could work miracles -- A vision of judgment -- Jimmy Goggles the God -- Miss Winchelsea's heart -- A dream of Armageddon -- The valley of spiders -- The new accelerator -- The truth about Pyecraft -- The magic shop -- The empire of the ants -- The door in the wall -- The country of the blind -- The beautiful suit. E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Charles Bidwell, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This anthology captures a range of imaginative tales that reflect Wells' fascination with science, human nature, and societal issues, showcasing his literary prowess in crafting engaging narratives. At the start of this collection, the author shares an introductory commentary about the significance and evolution of short stories in his career. He reflects on his previous productivity as a short story writer, mentions influences from his contemporaries, and expresses personal sentiments regarding the art of storytelling. The opening section sets a reflective tone, drawing readers into Wells' thoughts about creativity and its ebbs and flows. Following this introduction, the first story, "The Jilting of Jane," begins to unfold, focusing on the bittersweet life of a maid named Jane as she navigates her unrequited love for a respectable young man named William, showcasing the intertwining themes of aspiration, disappointment, and the human condition that permeate Wells' work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction, English PR Text Science Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 1068406 2025-08-05T12:43:13.448569 text/html 1063557 2024-10-28T18:56:55 text/html 458317 2025-08-05T12:43:25.514502 application/epub+zip 471160 2025-08-05T12:43:16.833543 application/epub+zip 458366 2025-08-05T12:43:15.426528 application/epub+zip 822337 2025-08-05T12:43:32.495502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 768691 2025-08-05T12:43:24.564531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 734101 2022-09-06T17:32:32.729903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 934634 2025-08-05T12:43:11.783532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 914749 2024-10-28T18:56:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17291 2025-08-05T12:43:32.849452 application/rdf+xml 16536 2025-08-05T12:43:15.955540 image/jpeg 3870 2025-08-05T12:43:15.695519 image/jpeg 444710 2025-08-05T12:43:13.524591 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia