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“Joan and Peter” and “The Country of the Blind” are both works by H.G. Wells, a prolific English writer best known for his science fiction novels such as “The War of the Worlds” and “The Time Machine.”
– “Joan and Peter” is a novel published in 1918. It follows the lives of two characters, Joan and Peter, from childhood to adulthood, exploring their experiences and relationships against the backdrop of societal changes in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
– “The Country of the Blind” is a short story first published in 1904. It tells the tale of a mountaineer who stumbles upon a hidden valley where the inhabitants have been blind for generations. The story explores themes of perception, reality, and the consequences of being different in a society where everyone is blind.
Both works showcase Wells’s skill in crafting narratives that engage with social issues and philosophical themes while also entertaining readers with imaginative storytelling.
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