H G Wells - Libros y biografía

'Mankind in the Making' is a collection of papers written by Wells about the construction of a better future. These essays discuss topics such as educational reforms, poverty, the modern state, and political...

Hang tight and discover the hidden depths of the human heart with this thrilling tale by the father of sci-fi, H. G. Wells!When Sir Richmond Hardy sets out to uncover the root of his problems alongside...

'In the Fourth Year' is a collection of essays devoted to the post-war world by H.G. Wells. The eleven essays revolve around the idea of a League of Free Nations, 'the most creative and hopeful of political...

'The world of fact is not what it appears to be'. Acclaimed author H.G. Wells ponders some of life's biggest questions in this transgressive and unique work. Taking us on a journey through philosophy,...

'New Worlds for Old' is a highly celebrated non-fiction book about socialism by H.G. Wells. The book was written by Wells due to the success and praise of his earlier political writings and it is the...

Think of the beliefs which you hold most dear. How much suffering could you take before you gave them up? It's a question at heart of the Old Testament's Book of Job. And in "The Undying Fire", H.G. Wells...

'The power to destroy, was continually increasing. There was no increase whatever in the ability to escape'. H.G. Wells creates a hauntingly prophetic narrative of the upcoming atomic era in his acclaimed...

H. G. Wells wrote so vividly that this collection of short stories might as well have just been released.As the title suggests, this collection includes twelve stories and a final piece that is narrated...

'The Apple' is a fantasy-mystery short story by H.G. Wells. It is the tale of a student who, whilst travelling by train in a third-class carriage, is offered genuine, forbidden fruit from the Tree of...

With more than a whiff of 'Jurassic Park' about it, 'Aepyornis Island' is a short story that follows the adventures of a biologist, Butcher. Butcher has been tasked to explore the Madagascan islands....

Containing loosely autobiographical elements, 'In the Modern Vein' is a short story detailing the romantic pursuits of the poet, Aubrey Vair. The crux of the tale focuses on Vair's brief, platonic affair...

Who is Egbert Craddock Cummins? And why is he changing?'The Obliterated Man' tells the tale of a shy young man, Egbert Craddock Cummins, who reluctantly takes on the role of a theatre critic and as a...

Freedom. A quality valued by many, and which is never restricted without consequence. Can a mother's guidance ever be too much? One beautiful suit could be all it takes to break a family apart. Protection...

Should he confess all and face the consequences or should he keep his secret forever?'A Slip Under the Microscope' is one of H.G. Wells' best-loved short stories, detailing the dilemma faced by the central...

Written by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells, 'Men Like Gods' is a science fiction, dystopian novel that transports readers to another world - an advanced version of Earth. Mr. Barnstaple is...

Who would have known that "the father of Science Fiction" also wrote satire about stuffed animals? H.G. Wells' short story 'The Triumphs of a Taxidermist' was first published anonymously in 1894 and reprinted...

'The War of the Worlds' is H. G. Wells' most popular novel and is celebrated as one of the most influential and greatest science-fiction stories ever. Its popularity stems largely from the fact that it...

'The Invisible Man' is one of H.G. Wells' most celebrated and widely read novels. The story revolves around Griffin, a scientist who discovers the serum of invisibility that sends his whole life into...

'The Discovery of the Future' is a compelling lecture by H.G. Wells arguing for the greater predictability of the future due to science. Following the incredible success of 'Anticipations', Wells once...

Is it better to reign in hell than to serve in Heaven?Wells at his thoughtful best, "The Country of the Blind" (1904) is one of his best-known and most-anthologized short stories. The fable tells the...

'Floor Games' is a delightful book by H.G. Wells about the fun children can have with some simple toys and a lot of imagination. The author's humorous tone in this book makes it an entertaining read for...

Despite being a pacifist, Wells masterfully explains and gathers all the prerequisites for waging a war... with toy soldiers. 'Little Wars' can be said to be the original instruction manual for how to...

Grab a blanket, curl up with your sweetheart, and enjoy this whimsical tale of matrimony written by the father of sci-fi. When Rag Trafford crashes his plane on the property of Marjorie Pope, they quickly...

'Certain Personal Matters' is an intriguing and entertaining collection of essays by H.G. Wells that range from satirical political sketches to scientific speculations. Wells' shorts shed unparalleled...

'The Sea-Raiders' is a short story from 1897 by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells. Set in the seaside town of Sidmouth, retired tea-trader, Fison makes a disturbing discovery on the shore, giant,...

On-site to depict the industrial landscape, Raut is only at the Jeddah Company Blast Furnaces for artistic endeavours.But when the manager of the company finds Raut entering an affair with his wife, Raut...

'Select Conversations with an Uncle' is H.G. Wells' first book. It is a collection of fourteen humorous conversations between a man and his newly wealthy uncle. These short stories are more grounded than...

Celebrate the march of progress with this timeless sci-fi classic penned by a Victorian master. "The Island of Doctor Moreau" (1896) depicts a castaway's adventures on a hellish island. The mad scientist...

"The Sleeper Awakes" belongs to the genre of dystopian science fiction, the preferred working ground for Wells. A futuristic Rip-van-Winkle who has been sleeping for more than two hundred years, awakes...

'The Time Machine' is a celebrated sci-fi novella by H. G. Wells that was adapted into a movie starring Guy Pearce in 2002. It is the work that helped skyrocket Wells' career and its impact on the sci-fi...