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H. G. Wells (1866–1946). H. G. Wells was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His writing career spanned more than sixty years, and his early science fiction novels earned him the title (along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback) of "The Father of Science Fiction".
Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography.
Pages in category "Works by H. G. Wells" The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
In the words of a biographer, Anticipations "took England by storm," making Wells "almost famous in fact." [ 18 ] Vigorously promoted, the book and its views were widely discussed. "Every significant thinker [in Great Britain] apparently read and thought about the book," according to an academic biographer.
Bert I. Gordon adapted the work to the movies twice. He first co-wrote, produced and directed Village of the Giants (1965) for Embassy Pictures . In this film, the substance, called simply "Goo", is developed by an 11-year-old ( Ron Howard ) and is consumed by a gang of teenaged troublemakers (led by Beau Bridges ), who become giants and take ...
Tono-Bungay is narrated by George Ponderevo, who is persuaded to help develop the business of selling Tono-Bungay, a patent medicine created by his uncle Edward. George devotes seven years to organising the production and manufacture of the product, even though he believes it is "a damned swindle". [3]
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells.It was published on 1 January 1896. The novel is set between 21 January 1887 to 5 January 1888.
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