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Science Fiction · Fiction

The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents

by H. G. Wells

Fifteen early tales where laboratories, organisms and ambition disturb ordinary life.

4 hr estimatedB1–B2 Linden levelRead now availability15 chapters
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About this book

Fifteen early stories bring dangerous laboratories, strange organisms, altered perception and scientific ambition into everyday settings. Several adventures also repeat imperial stereotypes and casual attitudes toward peoples outside Europe.

First published
1895
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents is calibrated from 40,607 sampled words across 15 chapters: sentences average 14.5 words, 16% exceed 24 words and 5.6% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Mostly compact sentences averaging 14.5 words in the sampled text

Vocabulary

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5.6% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

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Short commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 8 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Table of contents

15 chapters

  1. 01The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part I13 min
  2. 02The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part II13 min
  3. 03The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part III13 min
  4. 04The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part IV14 min
  5. 05The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part V13 min
  6. 06The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part VI13 min
  7. 07The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part VII14 min
  8. 08The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part VIII15 min
  9. 09The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part IX14 min
  10. 10The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part X14 min
  11. 11The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part XI13 min
  12. 12The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part XII13 min
  13. 13The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part XIII13 min
  14. 14The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part XIV15 min
  15. 15The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents · Part XV9 min
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