H .G. Wells - Libros y biografía

Throughout history, mankind has sought to harness the power of nature, solve its mysteries and use it for their own advantage. Time and time again, it is shown that mother nature cannot be overpowered,...

From the author of the science fiction classic, 'The War of the Worlds', H.G. Wells' 'The Lost Inheritance' is a supernatural, suspense novella. In this short story, a young man's sole purpose in life...

Em pleno período de intenso crescimento científico e tecnológico que marcou a virada do século XX, o pensador H. G. Wells examina a evolução humana desde seus primórdios. Através desse quadro geral da...

A man is awoken in his grave by the sound of trumpets on judgment day. As the first souls come before God and Archangel Gabriel for the last judgment, the man soon discovers that judgement day is not...

'Christina Alberta's Father' is a multi-layered read. Part comedy, part tragedy, and part satire of 1920s society, it tells the story of Albert Edward Preemby. Following his wife's death, Preemby becomes...

Em pleno período de intenso crescimento científico e tecnológico que marcou a virada do século XX, o pensador H. G. Wells examina a evolução humana desde seus primórdios. Através desse quadro geral da...

Durante um período de desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico fervente, o ilustre H. G. Wells decide expor suas ideias inovadoras acerca da existência humana e da interação do Homo sapiens com o mundo....

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 Sea Lady' is 'The Little Mermaid' for grownups. Set in Folkestone, the story focuses on a mermaid who comes ashore, with the intent of seducing Harry Chatteris. Living under the name of Doris Thalassia...

'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...

Did H. G. Wells foresee World War One? Or was he just caught up in the frenzy over the recent invention of flying machines? With "The War in the Air" (1908) the frenzy around aircraft was at its peak....

'What does all this struggle here amount to?' William Benham sets out on a globe-trotting adventure to find the answer in H.G. Wells' 'The Research Magnificent'. Overzealous and unprepared, the young...

'The Salvaging of Civilization' is a thought-provoking non-fiction work by H. G. Wells, written several years after the First World War. Centred around the major issues of education and global development,...

Dive in and discover the depths of the human soul with H.G. Wells' masterful tale!Drawing heavily from Wells' own troubled relationship with religion during the First World War, the protagonist Bishop...

Em uma noite gelada, surge numa cidade isolada na Inglaterra um desconhecido à procura de abrigo. Com o rosto coberto de bandagens, enluvado e de óculos escuros, esse homem distante e misterioso não quer...

'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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

À deriva, sem esperanças de sobreviver em alto mar, Prendick é resgatado por um navio e deixado numa pequena ilha. Lá, ele encontra seres de aparência grotesca, mescla de animais e homens... Não tarda...

'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...

'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...

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...