Project Gutenberg 1999-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 13815 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George Twelve Stories and a Dream 12 Stories and a Dream Filmer -- The magic shop -- The valley of spiders -- The truth about Pyecraft -- Mr. Skelmersdale in fairyland -- The story of the inexperienced ghost -- Jimmy Goggles the god -- The new accelerator -- Mr. Ledbetter's vacation -- The stolen body -- Mr. Brisher's treasure -- Miss Winchelsea's heart -- A dream of Armageddon. Produced by Aaron Cannon, Stephanie Johnson, and David Widger "Twelve Stories and a Dream" by H. G. Wells is a collection of literary works spanning the late 19th century, showcasing Wells' hallmark imaginative storytelling and satirical insights. This compilation comprises twelve short stories, each offering a unique perspective on human nature, technology, and fantastical elements. The stories delve into themes of personal ambition, scientific discovery, and the whims of fate, as illustrated by characters like Filmer, a timid inventor whose aspirations lead to unexpected consequences. The opening of "Twelve Stories and a Dream" introduces the character of Filmer, an overlooked inventor who is ultimately credited with the invention of a flying machine. The narrative provides a glimpse into Filmer's life, illustrating the struggles and societal perceptions surrounding his genius and the irony of being championed for an invention he is not inclined to physically embrace. His journey is marked by a mix of determination and fear as he grapples with the implications of his success and the expectations it brings. This introduction encapsulates Wells' style, blending realism with speculative ideas, inviting readers into a world where ambition and anxiety intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Science fiction, English PR Text Science Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: British Literature 502301 2025-07-01T10:35:36.148577 text/html 518990 2021-01-27T17:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 176084 2021-01-27T17:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 254607 2025-07-01T10:35:43.891668 application/epub+zip 259428 2025-07-01T10:35:39.140603 application/epub+zip 249727 2025-07-01T10:35:37.876566 application/epub+zip 465435 2025-07-01T10:35:47.611554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440637 2025-07-01T10:35:43.108542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393867 2022-09-01T12:19:46.664355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437192 2025-07-01T10:35:35.481621 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 437069 2018-03-02T14:03:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 167913 2018-03-19T13:47:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 431486 2008-09-21T10:51:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167271 2008-09-21T10:52:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21319 2025-07-01T10:35:47.750534 application/rdf+xml 14320 2025-07-01T10:35:38.385539 image/jpeg 3940 2025-07-01T10:35:38.128578 image/jpeg 250813 2025-07-01T10:35:36.186563 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