When the Sleeper Wakes (Modern Library Classics) delves into the prophetic visions and dystopian future imagined by H.G. Wells. Graham, a radical pamphleteer in the 1890s, awaits the wonders of the new century with great anticipation. His insomnia leads to an unexpected solution: sleep, which becomes a two-century slumber. Upon awakening in the year 2167, he finds himself not just a survivor but also a symbol of hope and leadership. The world he returns to is unrecognizable—transformed by technology and social upheaval, yet plagued by conflict and darkness. As Graham navigates this strange new society, he faces both adoration and hostility, questioning his role in the changed world. This edition, part of Modern Library’s Classics series, offers readers a compelling exploration of societal change and the complexities of power.