The Collected Strange & Science Fiction of H. G. Wells: Volume 2-The Invisible Man & The War of the Worlds

by H. G. Wells

Overview

Volume 2--The Invisible Man & The War of the Worlds

For those who know anything of the most outstanding British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) needs little introduction, for he wrote on many subjects. He is principally remembered as one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction' and this six volume Leonaur collection focuses upon his writing in that genre--from the strange to the fantastical and scientifically prophetic--with which he will forever be associated. These wonderful and dramatic stories have been gathered together in these attractive, good value volumes in chronological order of original publication.

'The Invisible Man' (1897) tells the story of Griffin, a scientist who has invented a way to become invisible, but has not invented a way to reverse the process. Given to extreme violence by nature, he becomes a stalking deadly horror. 'The War of the Worlds' (1897) tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth in which giant tripod fighting machines wreak death and destruction on England. The tentacled Martians appear to be totally undefeatable by humans, but fall prey to common bacteria to which they have no immunity.

Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782828549
Publisher:	Leonaur Ltd
Publication date:	01/14/2020
Pages:	268
Sales rank:	1,136,014
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(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