The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories
The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories gathers eight of H. G. Wells's short stories. In the title story a successful politician confesses that all his life he has been haunted by a green door in a white wall, glimpsed as a child, which opened on an enchanted garden and which he has passed by again and again. "The Country of the Blind" sends a mountaineer into a hidden valley whose people have been sightless for generations; "The Star" watches a wandering body approach the Earth; "A Dream of Armageddon" foretells aerial war. "The Cone," "The Lord of the Dynamos," "The Diamond Maker" and "A Moonlight Fable" complete the book, which shows Wells moving between science, fantasy and parable. 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 The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories
The Door in the Wall, 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 Door in the Wall, and Other Stories online?
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The first chapter of The Door in the Wall, 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 Door in the Wall, and Other Stories in the public domain?
Yes. The Door in the Wall, 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 Door in the Wall, and Other Stories?
About 2 h 52 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 Door in the Wall, and Other Stories?
The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
