In the days of the comet

About “In the days of the comet”

H. G. Wells' 1906 novel In the Days of the Comet explores the transformative effect of a comet's vapors on human behavior and society. The story follows William Leadford, a poor student struggling against the hardships of lower-class life. He falls in love with Nettie, a middle-class woman, but is devastated when she elopes with a man of higher social standing. In a moment of emotional turmoil, William plans to kill both Nettie and her new lover. Meanwhile, a large comet casts a green glow across the night sky, overshadowing the city's lights. The comet's presence serves as a backdrop to the personal and societal changes that unfold.