The Time Machine
by H. G. Wells

The Time Machine: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

The Time Machine is a foundational work of science fiction and helped establish the genre. Its use of a machine as a means of time travel and its exploration of the potential consequences of technological advances are hallmarks of science fiction. The novel explores both the promise and pitfalls of technological progress, and uses scientific exploration as the backdrop against which to critique social inequities.