H.G. Wells

Born in 1866
History
  • Herbert George Wells was a prolific English author born in 1866.

  • He studied biology under Thomas Huxley and earned degrees from the University of London.

  • Wells began his writing career with science fiction novels, including The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds.

  • He married twice and had several extramarital relationships.

  • A socialist and advocate for social change, Wells wrote over 100 books spanning various genres, including non-fiction works on history and politics.

  • He used his fame to promote causes like preventing war and was received by government officials worldwide.

  • Wells is considered one of the fathers of science fiction and futurism, alongside Jules Verne.

  • He died in 1946, leaving a lasting impact on literature and social thought.

Books by H.G. Wells