H. G. Wells, Collection novels

by H. G. Wells

Overview

Herbert George "H.G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and even textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is sometimes called the father of science fiction, though the same claim is made for Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau. In this book: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The First Men In The Moon The Invisible Man The Island of Doctor Moreau The Red Room The Country of the Blind, And Other Stories The Door in the Wall And Other Stories The World Set Free

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781500339036
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/28/2014
Pages:	498
Sales rank:	689,981
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells (1866–1946), born Herbert George Wells, was an English author known for not only his popular science fiction books but also works of social commentary, history and biography. His first novel, The Time Machine, was published in 1895. Socially progressive and visionary in intellect, H.G. Wells became one of the most prolific writers of his generation. Through books like The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and War of the Worlds, Wells delved into a plethora of social, philosophical and political ideas through the medium of what we now call science fiction.

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