Stories in the Travelman Short Stories series take the reader to places of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance, and corners of the universe yet unexplored. In turn, readers take them on the bus or subway, slip them into briefcases and lunchboxes, and send them from Jersey to Juneau. Each classic or original short story is printed on one sheet of paper and folded like a map. This makes it simple to read while commuting, convenient to carry when not, and easy to give or send to a friend. A paper envelope is provided for mailing or gift-giving, and both are packaged in a clear plastic envelope for display. The cost is not much more than a greeting card.
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Travelman Publishing Editorial Board: Martin Amis, Mark Amory, Beryl Bainbridge, Alexander Chancelor, Dame Muriel Spark, William Trevor, and Auberon Waugh
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Great, but why not get a collection?,
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This review is from: The Country of the Blind: With Envelope (Travelman Short Stories) (Paperback)
"The Country of the Blind" is one of H. G. Wells' best short stories and thus a classic in both science fiction and literature generally. Extremely well-written, it describes a society very different from any existing one so vividly that it seems real, and the suspense is apt. The story can be readily enjoyed for this alone. However, as always with Wells, there is much to provoke thought. Like his best works, there is a strong sociological/anthropological aspect examining in detail mores and other issues that very widely across cultures. Without giving anything away, suffice it to say that Wells questions several preconceptions and gives us substantial food for proverbial thought. Themes include characteristics of isolated societies, the effects of disabilities on culture, and xenophobia; this last is particularly prominent and, for once, seen from both sides. This is simply a great work with which anyone at all interested in Wells, SF, or simply great short stories should be familiar. That said, the fact that it is in innumerable Wells collections and many others makes it very hard to justify a standalone; the important thing at any rate is to read it in some form.
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