The Coming Race
This early science fiction novel offers a fascinating vision of a shadowy underworld populated by strange and beautiful creatures who closely resemble the angels described in Christian lore. These bei…
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Man and Technics: A Contribution to a Philosophy of Life
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
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The Time Machine
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The Art of War
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The Birth of Tragedy
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