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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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    First published in 1941 6 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1936 6 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1964 6 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1924 6 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Italy, France and Britain at war

    First published in 1917 4 editions in 1 language — 3 previewable Cover of edition cu31924027858327 Cover of edition italyfranceandb00wellgoog
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  • Cover of: Three Prophetic Science Fiction Novels

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  • Cover of: Seven Science Fiction Novels of H.G. Wells

    First published in 1934 4 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Isaac Asimov presents the best science fiction of the 19th century

    First published in 1981 4 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Invisible Man: By H. G. Wells - Illustrated

    First published in 1959 4 editions — 1 previewable
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English writer (1866–1946)

Born 21 September 1866
Died 13 August 1946
Subjects
Fiction, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), English Science fiction, Fiction, science fiction, general, Classic Literature, Science fiction, Children's fiction, Fiction, historical, general, English literature, Time travel, Civilization, Horror stories, Horror tales, World history, Juvenile fiction, short stories, American Horror tales, World War, 1914-1918, short story, Fiction, general, Peace, Short stories, American literature, Romans, nouvelles, American Science fiction
Places
England, Great Britain, United States, New England, Alabama, Cambridge, Eton College, India, Jamaica, London, London (England), Owl Creek Bridge, Toledo, Baker Street, Blackheath, Calcutta, California, Carcosa, China, Dublin, Europe, Florida, Fountain of Youth, Gaitlin, Geneva (Switzerland)
People
H. G. Wells (1866-1946), John H. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Ernest Valdemar, Bill Hutchinson, Billy Weaver, Carlos, Christopher Mulholland, Father Time, Gregory W. Temple, Harry Graves, Mr. Summers, Old Man Warner, Peyton Farquhar, Tessie Hutchinson, Adam Greenlaw, Amos Deigan, Archie, Armand Aubigny, Baby Hortense, Beatrice Rappaccini, Berenice, Buck Owens, Burt Robeson, C. Auguste Dupin
Time
20th century, 19th century, 1900's, 1918-1945, 1861-65, 1865-1918, 1918-, 1933-1945, Antebellum era, 1600s, 1861-1865, 1889, 1890, 1917-, 1917-1921 (Révolution), 1917-1945, 1918- ., 1921, 802701, American Civil War, Civil War, Late 19th century, Siglo XIX, Victorian Era, carnival

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  • Herbert George Wells
  • H. Wells
  • Herbet George Wells
  • Herbert George Herbert George Wells
  • George Herbert Wells
  • H. G. et al Wells
  • H.G. Edited By Gordon N. Ray Wells
  • H.G.(Herbert George) Wells
  • H. G. & others Wells
  • H. G. Wells William Stanley Bunnell
  • H G Wells Revised By Raymond Postgate
  • H G. (illustrated by Charles Mozley and introduced by Bernard Bergonzi) Wells
  • H. G. with foreward by Sinclair Lewis Wells
  • H. G. Wells S L G
  • H. G. (Herbert George) Wells 1866-1946
  • Wells. H. G. (Herbert George). 1866-1946.
  • Wells, H. G., Illustrated by Cover Art
  • h. g. and others wells
  • Herbert George 1866-1946 Wells
  • Herbert George Wells Wells
  • H. G. Wells adapted by Shirley Bogart
  • H[erbert]. G[eorge 1866 - 1946] Wells
  • H. G. (adapt. Olga M. Yuste) Wells
  • WELLS Herbert George -
  • Herbert George (1866-1946) Wells
  • H. G Wells
  • H.G. [Herbert George] Wells

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11 hours ago Edited by Drini reverted to revision 47
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