The War of the Worlds

by H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds: Genre 1 key example

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Explanation and Analysis:

First published serially in 1897, The War of the Worlds is a work of science fiction. It features interplanetary conflict, innovative technology, and a Martian invasion of Victorian England—all of which are common elements of science fiction. It has inspired countless literary adaptations in this genre. It even encouraged Robert H. Goddard to develop ideas that led to a liquid-fueled rocket that paved the way for the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing.