H.G. Wells' The Time Machine is a science fiction novella published in 1895. It tells the story of an unnamed protagonist, known as the Time Traveller, who invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. He journeys to the distant future, where he encounters two distinct species: the Eloi, a gentle and childlike race, and the Morlocks, a more sinister and subterranean group. The novella explores themes of class struggle, evolution, and the consequences of technological advancement. Through the Time Traveller's adventures, Wells raises questions about humanity's future and the potential outcomes of societal changes over time.