The World Set Free

About this film

LibriVox recording of The World Set Free, by H. G. Wells. Radioactive decay is a major theme in the novel The World Set Free, published in 1914. Wells explores what might happen if the rate of decay could be speeded up. The book may have encouraged scientists to explore theories of nuclear chain reaction. It also served as a vehicle for Wells to develop his ideas on survival of the human race. (Summary by Bill Boerst) For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B audio book (229mb)

Directors & creators

H. G. Wells

Subjects

librivox; literature; audiobook; fantasy; fiction; science fiction

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