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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 1984 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition datewithdangerbr0000unse
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    First published in 1995 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1999 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1996 1 edition — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1963 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 2019 1 edition in 1 language
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    First published in 1981 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1982 1 edition in 1 language — 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, Horror stories, Civilization, Horror tales, Time travel, World history, Juvenile fiction, short stories, American Horror tales, Fiction, general, World War, 1914-1918, short story, 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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August 28, 2024 Edited by Tom Morris Remove bad AKAs
July 10, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
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April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import