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   The World Set Free

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   H.G. Wells 

   

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   'The World Set Free' by H.G. Wells is a novel that delves into the consequences of technological advancements, particularly focusing on the development and use of atomic energy and warfare. The book presents a narrative that explores a future where atomic power leads to catastrophic events, such as the destruction of major cities and the creation of a radioactive landscape. Despite the bleak outlook, the novel also offers a glimpse of hope as survivors come together to form a world government, showcasing a balance between optimism and pessimism in Wells' writing style.
   

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   catastrophic events

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   atomic energy and warfare

   balance between optimism and pessimism
   THE WORLD SET FREE was written in 1913 and published early in 1914, andit is the latest of a series of three fantasias of possibility, storieswhich all turn on the possible developments in the future ...

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