The Star

A short science fiction story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1897, in which astronomers discover a massive star from deep space approaching Earth, while most people ignore warnings of the destruction its gravitational effects will cause.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

Topic

Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic science fiction and fantasy›Future wars and world disasters

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Teens›Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic science fiction and fantasy›Future wars and world disasters