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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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  • Cover of: Works of H.G. Wells: The wonderful visit, Kipps, The wife of Sir Isaac Harman, Love and Mr. Lewisham : plus 24 short stories including The crystal egg, The star, In the abyss, and A dream of Armegeddon

    First published in 1924 10 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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English writer (1866–1946)

Born 21 September 1866
Died 13 August 1946
Subjects
Fiction, science fiction, general, Fiction, English Science fiction, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), English literature, Science fiction, World history, Children's fiction, Classic Literature, Biography, Fiction, general, Fiction, historical, general, Civilization, Peace, Horror stories, Time travel, Fiction, science fiction, collections & anthologies, Fiction, short stories (single author), Juvenile fiction, Social problems, Socialism, Horror tales, International cooperation, Short stories, World War, 1914-1918
Places
Great Britain, England, United States, London, London (England), New England, Toledo, Alabama, Cambridge, Eton College, India, Jamaica, Owl Creek Bridge, Russia, Baker Street, Blackheath, Calcutta, California, Carcosa, China, Dublin, Europe, Florida, Fountain of Youth, Gaitlin
People
H. G. Wells (1866-1946), John H. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Ernest Valdemar, Father Time, Bill Hutchinson, Billy Weaver, Carlos, Christopher Mulholland, Frank Swinnerton (1884-), Gregory W. Temple, Harry Graves, Mr. Summers, Old Man Warner, Peyton Farquhar, Tessie Hutchinson, Adam Greenlaw, Amos Deigan, Amy Catherine Robbins Wells (d. 1927), Archie, Armand Aubigny, Aylmer, Baby Hortense, Beatrice Rappaccini, Berenice
Time
20th century, 1918-1945, 19th century, 1865-1918, 1900's, 1910-1936, 1918-, 1861-65, 1933-1945, 802701, Antebellum era, 1600s, 1861-1865, 1889, 1890, 1917-, 1917-1921 (Révolution), 1917-1945, 1918- ., 1921, 19th Century, 20e siècle, American Civil War, Civil War, Late 19th century

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August 28, 2024 Edited by Tom Morris Remove bad AKAs
July 10, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
June 13, 2024 Edited by Drini merge authors
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June 29, 2023 Edited by Сергей Малышев Edited without comment.