The World Set Free is H. G. Wells’s striking novel combining scientific imagination with political foresight. When humanity discovers a new source of energy and a devastating atomic power, it faces unprecedented dangers—but also a chance to reshape global peace.

Wells masterfully explores how technological progress can bring both catastrophe and hope, delving into themes of war, diplomacy, scientific responsibility, and humanity’s shared destiny.

A pioneering work of modern science fiction, The World Set Free remains a timeless reflection on the ethical and societal consequences of innovation.