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John Wyndham (1903-1969)
Meteor
While John Wyndham has been described disparagingly as 'the master of the middleclass catastrophe', it can be argued that he uses his settings of comfortable middle
England to bring his Science Fiction stories uncomfortably close to his readers. This is
certainly true of perhaps his most famous novel, The Day of the Triffids.
The structure of Meteor, juxtaposing two separate but connected narratives,
demonstrates this concern, as one of the narratives shows a group of people in a
domestic setting examining a strange object, while the second narrative is a scientific
journal which includes unfamiliar terms and references. As the story develops, the
reader begins to see the connections between the two narratives. The amazingly
advanced technology of the visitors is gradually revealed as well as their peaceable
intentions, while their perspective on the human world demonstrates not only their
puzzlement but gives indications as to their size. Having established this, Wyndham's
conclusion of the story is shocking.
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How did the cat die in meteor by john Wyndham?
In John Wyndham's "Meteor," the cat dies due to the poisoning caused by consuming contaminated food. The meteorite that crashed on Earth introduced a deadly substance that contaminated a large amount of food, leading to the cat's demise.
What is John Wyndham's birthday?
John Wyndham was born on July 10, 1903.
When was The Best of John Wyndham created?
The Best of John Wyndham was created in 1973.
When was John Wyndham born?
John Wyndham was born on July 10, 1903.
When did John Wyndham die?
John Wyndham died on March 11, 1969 at the age of 65.
How old was John Wyndham at death?
John Wyndham died on March 11, 1969 at the age of 65.
What is the ISBN of The Best of John Wyndham?
The ISBN of The Best of John Wyndham is 0-7221-9369-6.
What is the Setting of the meteor by john Wyndham?
The story is initially set at Mr. Fontain's residence and the story then shifts onto the planet forta where we learn about an alien and his specoes. After giving a description of forta the author again shifts the story back to earth where an investigation is taking place of a myserious object which appeared from the sky. This process is repeated 6 times when the story finally ends in Mr. Fontain's out house.
How old is John Wyndham?
John Wyndham was born on July 10, 1903 and died on March 11, 1969. John Wyndham would have been 65 years old at the time of death or 112 years old today.
Who wrote day of the triffids?
"Day of the Triffids" was written by John Wyndham and first published in 1951. It is a post-apocalyptic novel that tells the story of a world overtaken by carnivorous plants known as triffids.
Who was the author of 'the day of the triffids'?
John Wyndham
