What happens when science tampers with nature? A riveting, cautionary tale with disastrous results reveals the chilling answer. Hoping to create a new growth agent for food with beneficial uses to mankind, two scientists find that the spread of the material is uncontrollable. Giant chickens, rats, and insects run amok, and children given the food stuffs experience incredible growth--and serious illnesses. Over the years, people who have eaten these specially treated foods find themselves unable to fit into a society where ignorance and hypocrisy rule. These "giants," with their extraordinary mental powers, find themselves shut away from an older, more traditional society. Intolerance and hatred increase as the line of distinction between ordinary people and giants is drawn across communities and families. One of H. G. Wells' lesser-known works, The Food of the Gods has been retold many times in many forms since it was first published in 1904. The gripping, newly relevant tale combines fast-paced entertainment with social commentary as it considers the ethics involved in genetic engineering.

First published in 1904, this gripping, newly relevant tale of science fiction combines fast-paced entertainment with social commentary as it considers the ethics involved in genetic engineering.

The present book 'The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth' is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It was first published in the year 1904. The novel is about a group of scientists who invent a food that accelerates the growth of children and turns them into giants when they become adults.

Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) was an English writer. He was proli?c in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, but he is now best remembered for his science ? ction novels. “The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth” is a science ?ction novel, ?rst published in 1904. Hoping to create a new growth agent for food with bene?cial uses to mankind, two scientists ?nd that the spread of the material is uncontrollable. Giant chickens, rats, and insects run amok, and children given the foodstuffs experience incredible growth and serious illnesses.

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Вниманию читателей предлагается широко известный фантастический роман Г. Дж. Уэллса «Пища богов».Издание адресовано студентам языковых вузов, а также всем любителям англоязычной литературы и, в частности, фантастики. Неадаптированный текст на языке оригинала снабжен постраничными комментариями и словарем.

Three classics from the science fiction master in one volume. From the incomparable H. G. Wells, this volume includes three novels of imagination, wit, and terror. The Island of Doctor Moreau: The classic tale of a man’s nightmarish experience trapped on an island where a doctor conducts gruesome experiments. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth: A science fiction tale with satirical undertones about scientists who create a race of giants, both human and animal, and the world’s attempt to cope with them. The First Men in the Moon: A London businessman accompanies a scientist on a journey to the lunar surface—and beneath it, when they are captured by a sophisticated society of insectoid creatures.

Gluttony and starvation, pleasure and pain, growth and decay. These and other extremes of our condition related to food, though all but banned from the "civilized" tables of mainstream fiction, are ideal topics for the "undomesticated," free-roaming modes of fantasy. As acts and ideas, food and eating are fundamental to all that makes us human and dominate our symbolic realms of art, literature, and cuisine. These essays show us the power of speculative modes of fiction to help us look anew at prehistorical and psychomythical attitudes toward food and eating; historical Western-cultural attitudes toward the material fact of food and the necessity of eating; and the relationship between attitudes toward food and how, how much, when, and where we eat. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, including anthropology, film, and French, Russian, English, and medieval literature. Ranging in their focus from shamans to cannibals, utopias to social Darwinism, muscle magazines to supermarket tabloids, the contributors discuss the theory and practice of science fictional eating; the dialectic, at the level of eating, between individual needs and collective norms; and the ways that eating habits and the availability and choice of food serve to contextualize and demarcate modern fictional genres. In addition to discussing such writers as C. S. Lewis, Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Jonathan Swift, and Anne Rice, the contributors also consider such films as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast.

The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories of Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds is a monumental anthology that showcases the remarkable diversity and profound depth of speculative fiction. Within its pages, readers will embark on journeys through meticulously crafted dystopias, uncharted galaxies, and forgotten realms, brought to life by a range of writing stylesfrom the elegantly simple to the wonderfully complex. This collection not only spans a broad spectrum of themes but also includes seminal works that have shaped the genre, making it an indispensable volume for both novices and connoisseurs of science fiction. The inclusion of landmark tales from early speculative fiction pioneers alongside lesser-known gems offers a unique tapestry of narratives that challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. The authors represented in this collection are a veritable whos who of the speculative fiction genre, featuring luminaries such as H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, and H.P. Lovecraft, among others. Collectively, their backgroundsranging from scientists, philosophers, and historians to adventurers and storytellersmirror the eclectic mix of stories presented. This anthology not only pays homage to the rich historical and cultural roots of the genre but also reflects the evolution of speculative fiction through various literary movements. The diversity of authors ensures a rich constellation of perspectives, making each story a distinct exploration of humanitys deepest fears and grandest dreams. This anthology is recommended for readers eager to dive into the vast expanses of speculative fiction. The Ultimate SF Collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the genre's breadth and depth, presenting stories that interrogate the human condition, stretch the imagination, and provide profound insights into our past, present, and possible futures. It serves as both an educational resource and a gateway to the endless possibilities that speculative fiction offers, encouraging dialogues between epochs, ideas, and visions. Engaging with this collection promises not only a journey through the outer reaches of space and time but a deeper understanding of the complexities and potentials of the human spirit.