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The Undying Fire: A Contemporary Novel Paperback – April 6, 2009

by H. G. Wells (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bibliolife
  4. Publication date
    April 6, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.51 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1103906852
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1103906857
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bibliolife (April 6, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1103906852
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1103906857
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.51 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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m_nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite thought provoking
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
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A “modern” retelling of the book of Job from the Old Testament. Set in the time of World War 1, Job Huss, school master, has to wrestle with the meaning of life and God while debating with his peers and doctor. Very flowing prose that examines the world as HG Wells found it in his time.
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L. Post
5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever felt great despair over the condition of the modern world
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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If you've ever felt great despair over the condition of the modern world, reading this book may help to restore your willingness to continue shining your light of hope and knowledge for all the world to benefit from.
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Anna Kozak
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read. It definitely makes you think deeper about ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
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Such a great read. It definitely makes you think deeper about life and what you’re doing. It is modeled after the book of Job.
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Bobby Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars updated Job
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2004
H.G. Wells struggled with the issue of "what man can make of man" in the course of his many novels and other writings. In The Undying Fire, Wells give us an updated Book of Job, focusing on the tribulations of an actual descendant of the biblical Job. The various characters from the Biblical narrative are all there, in updated (circa World War One) form. This allows Wells the freedom to move around and speak from different perspectives and to explore the issue of humanity and its relation to the deity. This is a generally optimistic treatment, but the hints of Wells' eventual frustration are evident as well. A very well-written book.
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