The Shape Of Things To Come

by H. G. Wells

Overview

When a diplomat dies in the 1930s, he leaves behind a book of 'dream visions' he has been experiencing, detailing events that will occur on Earth for the next two hundred years.

This fictional 'account of the future' (similar to LAST AND FIRST MEN by Olaf Stapledon) proved prescient in many ways, as Wells predicts events such as the Second World War, the rise of chemical warfare and climate change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473221659
Publisher:	Orion Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Series:	S.F. MASTERWORKS Series
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	304,675
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. It was with THE TIME MACHINE (1895) that he had his real breakthrough. Today he is regarded as one of the all-time greatest authors of 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

Editorial Reviews

The founding father and presiding genius of UK science fiction—The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

The greatest science fiction writer of them all

Wells is the Prospero of all brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction

Wells's scientific romances were works of art with unique relevance for our times

From the Publisher

This trio are from Wells's utopian writings, which generally chronicle a future society of potential greatness that has failed its mission and gone to seed. Not as posh as the "Deluxe Classics Editions," these nonetheless feature many nice extras, including scholarly introductions. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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