The Undying Fire: A contemporary novel

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The Undying Fire: A contemporary novel

by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

EN·~4 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

Transcriber’s Note:

1:21

THE UNDYING FIRE A CONTEMPORARY NOVEL

0:32

CHAPTER THE FIRST THE PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN

14:29

CHAPTER THE SECOND AT SEA VIEW, SUNDERING-ON-SEA

25:14

CHAPTER THE THIRD THE THREE VISITORS

1:09:27

CHAPTER THE FOURTH DO WE TRULY DIE?

38:08

CHAPTER THE FIFTH ELIHU REPROVES JOB

1:20:07

CHAPTER THE SIXTH THE OPERATION

16:45

CHAPTER THE SEVENTH LETTERS AND A TELEGRAM

22:37

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

1866–1946

Best known for classics like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, this pioneering English writer helped shape modern science fiction while also writing history, politics, and social commentary. His stories still feel lively because they mix big ideas with clear, gripping storytelling.

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