The Sea Lady

by H. G. Wells

Overview

The Sea Lady is a novel involving a mermaid who comes ashore in Edwardian England. Based on past knowledge gleaned from literature cast into the sea, and with the help of newly made human friends, she attempts to become part of well-mannered society.
Herbert George "H. G." Wells was an English writer best known for his work in science fiction. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483702964
Publisher:	Bottom of the Hill Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells was a writer of science-fiction works-including The Time Machine and War of the Worlds-who had a great influence on our vision of the future.
Synopsis
Born in England in 1866, H.G. Wells's parents were shopkeepers in Kent, England. His first novel, The Time Machine was an instant success and Wells produced a series of science fiction novels which pioneered our ideas of the future. His later work focused on satire and social criticism. Wells laid out his socialist views of human history in his Outline of History. He died in 1946.

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

Table of Contents

1	The Coming of the Sea Lady	1
2	Some First Impressions	17
3	The Episode of the Various Journalists	37
4	The Quality of Parker	47
5	The Absence and Return of Mr Harry Chatteris	53
6	Symptomatic	69
7	The Crisis	107
8	Moonshine Triumphant	149

Editorial Reviews

This volume is subtitled The text examines Wells' fantasy, which did not sell well at publication and has been largely ignored by critics. Stover's (emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology) introduction provides an overview of the text and the story of and explains the ideas of civil death, every citizen acting as a public servant, and the concept of totalitarian metaphysics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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