Hg wells brief biography
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The Life and Work of H.G. Wells
Herbert George Wells, more commonly known as H.G. Wells (September 21, 1866-August 13, 1946), was a prolific English author of fiction and non-fiction. Wells is best-remembered, however, for his famous science fiction novels and uncanny predictions about the future.
Fast Facts: H.G. Wells
- Full Name: Herbert George Wells
- Occupation: Writer
- Born: September 21, 1866, Bromley, England
- Died: August 13, 1946, London, England
- Spouse(s): Isabel Mary Wells (1891-1894); Amy Catherine Robbins (1895-1927)
- Children: G.P. Wells, Frank Wells, Anna-Jane Wells, Anthony West
- Published Works: "The Time Machine," "The Island of Doctor Moreau," "The Wheels of Chance," "The Invisible Man," "The War of the Worlds"
- Key Accomplishments: Pioneered the science fiction genre and wrote more than 100 books during his 60-plus year career.
Early Years
H.G. Wells was born on September 21, 1866, in Bromle
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H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an Englishwriter. He was born in Bromley, Kent. He studied biology under Thomas Henry Huxley.
Wells wrote about 50 books.[1] He was one of the inventors of science fiction, and also wrote novels and utopias. He wrote books such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The War of the Worlds. He also explained how the things he wrote about could actually happen. Some of his books have been made into movies.
Wells had diabetes. He died on 13 August 1946, aged 79, at his home in London. On 16 August 1946, his body was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.
Works
[change | change source]Biology
[change | change source]- The science of life. London: Cassell (1933). Co-writers: Julian Huxley and G.P, Wells.
Science fiction
[change | change source]Utopian books
[change | change source]Novels
[change | change source]- Love and Mr Lewisham (1
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Herbert George Wells was an English science fiction writer best known for his visions of the future. He was also noted for his ability to write in a variety of genres, having written multiple novels, biographies, short stories, and autobiographies. He was an enthusiastic reader from a young age, reading novels by Washington Irving, Charles Dickens, Jonathan Swift, Voltaire, and many other Enlightenment writers. They had an impact on his work in one way or another. He spent a lot of time writing in college, and one of his short stories on time travel, titled "The Chronic Argonauts," was published in a journal, showing his potential as a writer. With the release of his work 'The Time Machine,' he became a literary star as a futurist. He also created social satires, essays, articles, and non-fiction volumes in addition to fiction. For many years, he also worked as a book reviewer and supported the careers of other authors such as James Joyce and Joseph Conrad. He openly supported pacif