
audiobook
by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Transcriber’s Note:
THE UNDYING FIRE A CONTEMPORARY NOVEL
CHAPTER THE FIRST THE PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN
CHAPTER THE SECOND AT SEA VIEW, SUNDERING-ON-SEA
CHAPTER THE THIRD THE THREE VISITORS
CHAPTER THE FOURTH DO WE TRULY DIE?
CHAPTER THE FIFTH ELIHU REPROVES JOB
CHAPTER THE SIXTH THE OPERATION
CHAPTER THE SEVENTH LETTERS AND A TELEGRAM
The novel opens with a sweeping vision of a celestial hall where two timeless beings—one radiant with pure light, the other a kaleidoscope of colour—converse amid shifting pillars, crystal ether and swirling stars. Their dialogue is both lofty and teasing, a game of chess that stretches across the universe, hinting at deeper questions about free will, destiny and the nature of evil. The prose blends scientific imagination with theological myth, inviting listeners to linger on the grandeur of the scene while feeling the subtle pulse of rivalry.
When the setting drops from the heavens to a windswept coastal town, the story follows a small community caught in the currents of love, ambition and doubt. Through the eyes of everyday people, the novel explores how the grand debates above echo in ordinary lives, challenging characters to confront belief, mortality and the fire that drives them forward. The narrative balances philosophical reflection with intimate drama, making it a thoughtful listening experience for anyone curious about the intersection of the cosmic and the personal.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (257K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-03-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1946
A pioneer of modern science fiction, this English writer imagined time travel, alien invasion, and invisibility with a force that still feels fresh. His stories mix big ideas with suspense, satire, and a sharp curiosity about where science and society might lead.
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