Wells' science fiction The Sleeper Awakes narrates the story of a man who awakens from his sleep after 203 years and surprised to find he has become the richest person in the world, by means of his bank balance and compound interest. Became a fable sleeper, his huge wealth made him to face the world which has transformed horrific during his two centuries of sleeping. His wealth is enjoyed by a group of people who does not want him to wake up ever.

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