The World Set Free (version 2)
Radioactive decay is a major theme in the novel The World Set Free, published in 1914. Wells explores what might happen if the rate of decay could be sped up. The book may have encouraged scientists to explore theories of nuclear chain reaction. It also served as a vehicle for Wells to develop his ideas on survival of the human race. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
Genre(s): Fantastic Fiction, General Fiction, Science Fiction
Language: English
Keyword(s): literature (1953), fiction (1576), science fiction (411), fantasy (311)
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | 00 -- Preface, Prelude Sec 1-6 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:40:44 |
| Play 01 | 01 -- Prelude Sec 7 & 8, Ch First Sec 1-3 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:55:05 |
| Play 02 | 02 -- Ch First Sec 4-8 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:43:31 |
| Play 03 | 03 -- Ch Second Sec 1-3 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:41:55 |
| Play 04 | 04 -- Ch Second Sec 4-8 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:46:38 |
| Play 05 | 05 -- Ch Second Sec 9 & 10, Ch Third Sec 1 & 2 | William Tomcho |
00:41:02 |
| Play 06 | 06 -- Ch Third Sec 3-7 | William Tomcho |
00:51:11 |
| Play 07 | 07 -- Ch Third Sec 8, Ch Fourth Sec 1-6 | William Tomcho |
00:40:33 |
| Play 08 | 08 -- Ch Fourth Sec 7-11 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:40:53 |
| Play 09 | 09 -- Ch Fourth Sec 12, Ch Fifth Sec 1-4 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:39:31 |
| Play 10 | 10 -- Ch Fifth Sec 5-10 | Jules Hawryluk |
00:43:16 |