H.G. Wells – The Father of Science Fiction

A Very Brief History of H.G. Wells

a brief history or biography of H.G. Wells

Herbert George Wells:
Born
– 21 September 1866 / Died – 13 August 1946

H.G. 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. H.G. Wells along with Jules Verne have been referred to as “The Father of Science Fiction”

English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian, whose science fiction stories have been filmed many times. H.G. Wells’s best known works are THE TIME MACHINE (1895), one of the first modern science fiction stories, THE INVISIBLE MAN (1897), and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1898).

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5 Responses to H.G. Wells – The Father of Science Fiction

  1. jim says:

    Most people that have heard of H.G. Wells can’t name another science fiction writer. Why? (Maybe, Asimov)maybe its because it was the best. Does naybody disagree?

  2. Hot Stuff Writer says:

    Maybe I do, There are alot of great Sci Fi writers. I am not saying wells wasn’t good, I do like him, just not the best. How can you say the best?

  3. Horrorman says:

    Here we go with another Sci Fi Nerd-off. Try some horror nerds.

  4. Fantasy says:

    Got any more?

  5. Nice brief and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you as your information.

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