Certain Personal Matters (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

Taking a break from science fiction, Wells penned this collection of entertaining and witty essays which epitomize his smart prose style. Here, Wells explores a range of subjects, in essays titled “Thoughts on Cheapness and My Aunt Charlotte,” “On the Choice of a Wife,” “The Pleasure of Quarrelling,” “How I Died,” and many more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411439757
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	04/05/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	196
File size:	361 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England