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Vintage Science Fiction from Australian Newspapers
List of Vintage Science Fiction Titles
When the Sleeper Awakes
Item
Title of Story
When the Sleeper Awakes
Attributed Author
Wells, H. G.
Year For Sorting
1899
Story Summary
A man falls asleep in the 19th century and awakes years later to learn about the dramatic changes in the world but also to fight in an 'aeropile' and die in another invasion of London. A dystopian ending to a future war story.
Nationality
British
Date Range
1899-01-07-1899-05-06
Links in To Be Continued
https://readallaboutit.com.au/#/title/58348
Newspaper Name Location Years
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser
Item sets
Vintage Science Fiction from Australian Newspapers 1832-1955 (International)