In H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine," set in the late 19th century, the Time Traveller introduces his friends to the concept of time as the fourth dimension and reveals his invention that enables time travel. His initial leap takes him to the distant year 802,701, where he discovers a future society divided between the delicate, carefree Eloi and the terrifying, subterranean Morlocks. As the Time Traveller navigates this new world, he grapples with feelings of isolation and nostalgia, reflecting on humanity's loss of strength and intelligence in exchange for comfort. Through his adventures, he uncovers remnants of a once-great civilization and engages in a struggle for survival against the Morlocks while forming a bond with Weena, an Eloi. The narrative explores profound themes of evolution, societal division, and the cyclical nature of civilization against a backdrop of decay and stagnation in a dystopian future, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the implications of technological and social progress.