The War of the Worlds

*The War of the Worlds* by H.G. Wells is a science fiction novel that tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. The story unfolds through the experiences of an unnamed narrator as Martian tripods, equipped with heat rays and deadly gas, devastate London and its surroundings. Human military forces prove powerless against the technologically advanced invaders, leading to widespread panic and destruction. However, in a twist of fate, the Martians are eventually defeated not by human efforts but by Earth's bacteria, to which they have no immunity. The novel explores themes of human vulnerability, colonialism, and survival.