Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946), was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. Wells and Jules Verne are each often referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction".
Wells was an outspoken socialist and a pacifist, and his later works became increasingly political and didactic. His middle period novels (1900-1920) were more realistic; they covered lower middle class life (The History of Mr Polly) and the 'New Woman' and the Suffragettes (Ann Veronica). He was a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary.
| H. G. Wells | |
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 Wells pictured sometime prior to 1916 | |
| Born | Herbert George Wells 21 September 1866 Bromley, Kent, England |
| Died | 13 August 1946 (aged 79) London, England |
| Occupation | Novelist, Teacher, Historian, Journalist |
| Nationality | British |
| Genres | Science fiction |
| Notable work(s) | The Time Machine, The First Men in the Moon, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Shape of Things to Come |
