Tales of Space and Time
Tales of Space and Time collects five stories H. G. Wells wrote at the end of the 1890s, first published together in 1899. "The Crystal Egg" shows a London curiosity dealer who can see Mars through a glass ovoid; "The Star" follows a stray body from deep space as it bears down on the Earth; "A Story of the Stone Age" imagines a prehistoric couple, Ugh-lomi and Eudena, and the first horseman; "A Story of the Days to Come" is a long tale of lovers in a crowded city of the twenty-second century; and "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" gives a skeptical clerk unlimited power. The range, from grim prehistory to comedy, is characteristic of Wells at this period. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Tales of Space and Time
Tales of Space and Time by H. G. Wells can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Tales of Space and Time online?
Yes. Tales of Space and Time opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Tales of Space and Time free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Tales of Space and Time is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Tales of Space and Time in the public domain?
Yes. Tales of Space and Time by H. G. Wells is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Tales of Space and Time?
About 4 h 50 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Tales of Space and Time?
Tales of Space and Time by H. G. Wells is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
