In the days of the comet

H. G. Wells

1906

"In the Days of the Comet" by H.G. Wells is a science fiction novel that follows the story of William Leadford, a disillusioned young man in early 20th-century England. As he grapples with personal and societal turmoil, a comet approaches Earth, bringing with it a transformative change. When the comet's gases envelop the planet, humanity undergoes an unexpected metamorphosis, awakening to newfound empathy and understanding. This celestial event catalyzes societal reform, altering relationships and social structures, ultimately leading to a utopian vision where conflict and suffering give way to peace and enlightenment.