The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories
The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories, published in 1911, is H. G. Wells's own selection of thirty-three of his short stories from the preceding fifteen years, with an introduction explaining how he came to write them. It includes the title story of a sighted man who stumbles into an Andean valley whose people have been blind for generations, The Door in the Wall, The Star, The Crystal Egg, The Man Who Could Work Miracles, The Sea Raiders, The Plattner Story, The Stolen Bacillus, Aepyornis Island, The Truth About Pyecraft, The Magic Shop and The New Accelerator. The tales range from scientific fantasy and horror to comedy and quiet pathos, and several are among the finest short fiction of the period. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first story free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories
The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories 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 The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories online?
Yes. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories 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.
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The first chapter of The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories 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 The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories in the public domain?
Yes. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories 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 The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories?
About 10 h 42 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 The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories?
The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
