The War of the Worlds by H G Wells - (Bentley Loft Classics Book #3)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

The War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, is an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth, and has influenced many others, as well as spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, and a television series based on the story. The 1938 radio broadcast caused public outcry against the episode, as many listeners believed that an actual Martian invasion was in progress, a notable example of mass hysteria. It is by far the best version of an alien invasion ever recorded at the time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013004238
Publisher:	Bentley Loft
Publication date:	08/20/2011
Series:	Bentley Loft Classics , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946)[1] was the best version of an English author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also the best prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing text books. Together with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback, Wells has been referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction" and the best writer of science fiction of all time.

Wells was an outspoken socialist and sympathetic to pacifist views, although he supported the First World War once it was under way, and his later works became increasingly political and didactic. His middle-period novels (1900–1920) were less science-fictional; they covered lower-middle class life (The History of Mr Polly) and the "New Woman" and the Suffragettes (Ann Veronica).

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