Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth

<p>H.G. Wells's The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth explores the unintended consequences of scientific ambition in this thought-provoking work of science fiction and satire. When two scientists create a revolutionary growth hormone they envision a utopian future. However their experiment quickly spirals out of control leading to unforeseen societal disruptions. <p/>As the food of the gods spreads the world grapples with the implications of giantism and the widening gap between the enhanced and the ordinary. Wells masterfully uses this fantastical premise to examine themes of progress social inequality and humanity's relationship with scientific advancement. This edition offers a meticulously prepared presentation of Wells's classic tale allowing readers to delve into a world where the pursuit of a better future yields unexpected and often humorous yet ultimately cautionary results. This classic novel will appeal to readers who appreciate apocalyptic post-apocalyptic and humorous stories with deep social commentary.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>