The War of the Worlds: Genre 1 key example

This novel also shares some aspects with adventure stories, considering the Martians' pursuit of humanity and the narrator's quest for survival. But instead of a traditional hero who actively pursues his own quest (and encounters obstacles along the way), this story features a reactive protagonist who must run and hide in hopes of surviving an alien invasion.

Lastly, The War of the Worlds forged a new path for the genre of Invasion Literature. Former works in this genre focused on the military conquest of a city or country by a foreign enemy. Wells took this idea to an extreme with a story about alien invaders. He capitalized on the tension among European states by emphasizing the Martians' desire to conquer Earth. This spin-off on more traditional Invasion Literature appealed to readers on many levels; it not only serves as a prime example of science-fiction, but it also provides fascinating commentary on the politics of invasion and colonialism.