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The War of the Worlds - Despair - Surrounded by martians
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The War of the Worlds - Despair - Surrounded by martians
"My imagination was haunted by these fast metal monsters and the memory of the dead body smashed against the fence." Date: First published: 1898
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Alien Aliens Body Captured Cellar Dead Despair Fear Hands Haunted Imagination Invaders Martian Martians Monster Monsters Scared Surrounded Wells Worlds
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures the essence of despair and fear in H.G. Wells' classic novel, The War of the Worlds. Surrounded by menacing martians, one can almost feel the terror of being captured by these alien invaders. The image of a dead body smashed against a fence serves as a grim reminder of the destruction wrought by these fast metal monsters.
The artist, Alvim Corrêa, expertly brings to life Wells' vivid descriptions of the martians with their strange head and hands, instilling a sense of dread in anyone who gazes upon this print. The cellar setting adds to the feeling of confinement and helplessness in the face of such powerful foes.
As one looks at this image, it's easy to understand how Wells' words could haunt one's imagination long after reading his novel. The memory of that dead body lingers, serving as a stark warning of what could happen if we were ever faced with real-life extraterrestrial threats.
In this print, Corrêa has truly captured the essence of fear and despair that permeates Wells' story. It is a chilling reminder that even in our darkest moments, we must find strength to fight against whatever monsters may come our way.
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