When the Sleeper Awakes

H. G. Wells'' novel "When the Sleeper Awakes" is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that delves into themes of societal control, capitalism, and the power of the individual. The story follows a man who falls into a deep sleep and wakes up over a hundred years later to find himself in a dystopian future where he is a wealthy ruler. Wells'' writing style is characterized by his vivid descripti...