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H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary.

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English writer (1866–1946)

Born 21 September 1866
Died 13 August 1946

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  • Cover of: The war of the worlds

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  • Cover of: The Island of Doctor Moreau

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  • Cover of: The First Men in the Moon

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  • Cover of: Twelve stories, and a dream

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  • Cover of: The Chronic Argonauts

    First published in 2004 — 32 editions
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    First published in 1917 — 31 editions
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  • Cover of: A Little Black Classics Slip Under the Microscope

    First published in 2001 — 29 editions
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    First published in 1965 — 25 editions
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  • Cover of: Correspondence of H. G. Wells

    First published in 2021 — 24 editions
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  • Cover of: Island of Dr. Moreau Illustrated

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  • Cover of: The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind; Volume 4

    First published in 2015 — 24 editions
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  • Cover of: Remarkable Case of Davidsons Eyes Illustrated

    First published in 2006 — 22 editions
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  • Cover of: Star begotten: a biological fantasia

    First published in 1937 — 20 editions
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  • Cover of: Time Machine by H. G. Wells

    First published in 2020 — 19 editions
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    First published in 1928 — 18 editions
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  • Cover of: In the fourth year: anticipations of a world peace

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English writer (1866–1946)

Born 21 September 1866
Died 13 August 1946

Subjects

Fiction, science fiction, general, English Science fiction, Fiction, English literature, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), World history, Children's fiction, Science fiction, Civilization, Fiction, short stories (single author), Peace, International cooperation, Short stories, Sociology, science fiction, Fiction, science fiction, collections & anthologies, Horror stories, Juvenile fiction, Modern Civilization, Social problems, Time travel, English Short stories, Fiction, general, Politics and government, fantasy

Places

Great Britain, England, United States, Toledo, Alabama, Blackheath, Calcutta, Carcosa, Europe, Gran Bretaña, India, London, Louisiana, Lower Norwood, L’Abri, New England, Owl Creek Bridge, Russia, Surrey

People

H. G. Wells (1866-1946), Father Time, Frank Swinnerton (1884-), John H. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Amy Catherine Robbins Wells (d. 1927), Armand Aubigny, Aylmer, Berenice, Bill Hutchinson, Catherine Wells (1872-1927), Claude Allan Shepperson (1867-1921), Cynthia Asquith Lady (1887-1960), Désirée, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), Egaeus, Ernest Valdemar, Frank Swinnerton (1884-1982), G. Herbert Thring (1859-1941), George, Georgiana, Grimesby Roylott, Harry Graves, Helen Stoner, Herbert George Wells (1866-1946)

Time

20th century, 1918-1945, 1910-1936, 19th century, 1918-, 1861-1865, 1861-65, 1865-1918, 1918- ., 1933-1945, American Civil War, Antebellum era, Civil War, Late 19th century, Siglo XIX

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August 28, 2024 Edited by Tom Morris Remove bad AKAs
July 10, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
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