The Time Machine
by H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells's 1895 novel that helped invent modern science fiction. A Victorian inventor builds a machine that carries him to the year 802,701, where humanity has split into two strange species, and then far beyond to the dying Earth.
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The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His grey eyes shone and twinkled, and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fire burnt brightly, and the soft radiance of the incandescent lights in the lilies of silver caught the bubbles that flash…H. G. Wells, The Time MachineStart reading The Time Machine free →
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When you finish, a short comprehension quiz helps what you read actually stick. You can re-read any chapter any time.
Good for English learners
Short, fast and famous. The sentences are a little richer than a fairy tale, a good step up for confident B1 to B2 readers.
Level B1-B2. This is the original text, not a simplified or abridged version, so you read the real classic.
The Time Machine: reading level & FAQ
How long does it take to read The Time Machine?↓
The Time Machine is about 118 pages, so roughly ~3 hours of reading. You can read it here free, one chapter at a time, at your own pace.
Is The Time Machine hard to read?↓
At CEFR level B1-B2, The Time Machine is one of the more approachable classics, and a confident intermediate reader can handle it. You can tap any word while reading to look it up.
What reading level is The Time Machine?↓
The Time Machine is around B1-B2 on the CEFR scale. It is a good fit for readers building toward or reading comfortably at that level.
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