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Men Like Gods

Men Like Gods

H. G. Wells

Published in 1923, 'Men Like Gods' by H. G. Wells follows journalist Mr. Barnstaple, who escapes the mundane life of the 1920s for a drive that unexpectedly transports him 3,000 years into a utopian future. In this ideal society, free from crime, poverty, and bigotry, citizens pursue their creative passions without the constraints of government or religion. However, Barnstaple's companions attempt to impose their own values on this perfect world, challenging the very essence of utopia. The novel explores themes of societal ideals and the conflict between progress and tradition.

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In the summer of 1921, a disenchanted journalist escapes the rat race for a drive in the country. But Mr. Barnstaple's t...

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