The Wonderful Visit (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

The tale of an angel who falls to earth, The Wonderful Visit is a charming allegory. The angel’s pureness and wholesomeness are bewildering to the villagers, and the angel himself has a difficult time adapting to town life, but as time passes he develops—for better or worse—human qualities and emotions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411443563
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	04/19/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
File size:	263 KB

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

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