Project Gutenberg 2004-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 254 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George In the Days of the Comet Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Days_of_the_Comet Judy Boss "In the Days of the Comet" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of a man reflecting on a significant transformation in the world and his own life, ignited by the appearance of a comet. Central to the narrative is the protagonist’s tumultuous relationship with Nettie Stuart, exploring the intricacies of love, societal change, and personal growth against a backdrop of a shift in humanity brought about by the comet. The opening of "In the Days of the Comet" introduces us to a gray-haired man, who is observing the distant horizon while contemplating the transformative power of the comet. This man reflects on his past, primarily through the misguided choices and emotional turmoil he experienced in his youth. The protagonist, a younger version of himself, portrays frustrations with his unfulfilling job and romantic troubles, particularly with Nettie, showcasing an era of discontent and societal imbalance. As he becomes increasingly absorbed in discussions of socialism and revolutions with his friend Parload, the comet persists as an evolving symbol on the horizon, foreshadowing significant change as well as challenging the protagonist's perspectives on life and love. The tone evokes nostalgia and curiosity, creating a foundation for the exploration of profound themes relating to personal and collective transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science fiction Utopias -- Fiction Political fiction Utopian fiction Comets -- Collisions with Earth -- Fiction PR Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: British Literature 514222 2025-07-02T08:45:24.109871 text/html 529788 2021-06-05T00:10:13 text/html 428318 2025-07-02T08:45:29.699837 application/epub+zip 428669 2025-07-02T08:45:24.817863 application/epub+zip 286157 2025-07-02T08:45:24.460872 application/epub+zip 557650 2025-07-02T08:45:33.799861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530884 2025-07-02T08:45:29.382871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388642 2022-09-02T11:51:43.921237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490106 2025-07-02T08:45:23.544928 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 489873 2021-06-05T00:11:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19856 2025-07-02T08:45:33.927876 application/rdf+xml 20001 2025-07-02T08:45:24.555857 image/jpeg 3405 2025-07-02T08:45:24.506889 image/jpeg 192021 2021-06-05T00:12:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 457194 2021-06-05T00:12:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 456683 2025-07-02T08:45:24.153903 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