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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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English writer (1866–1946)

Born 21 September 1866
Died 13 August 1946

Subjects

Fiction, science fiction, general, Fiction, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), English Science fiction, English literature, World history, Science fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction, general, Children's fiction, Biography, Civilization, Fiction, historical, general, Peace, Short stories, Time travel, World War, 1914-1918, Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure, Fiction, short stories (single author), Horror stories, Juvenile fiction, Social problems, Socialism, Fiction, science fiction, collections & anthologies, Social conditions

Places

Great Britain, England, United States, London, London (England), New England, Toledo, Alabama, Cambridge, Eton College, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Owl Creek Bridge, Russia, Soviet Union, Baker Street, Blackheath, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Calcutta, California, Carcosa, China, Dublin

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, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), Amos Deigan, Amy Catherine Robbins Wells (d. 1927), Archie, Armand Aubigny, Aylmer, Baby Hortense, Beatrice Rappaccini

Time

20th century, 1918-1945, 19th century, 1865-1918, 1900's, 1910-1936, 1918-, 1861-65, 1933-1945, 802701, Antebellum era, 1600s, 1861-1865, 1866-1940, 1889, 1890, 1917-, 1917-1921 (Révolution), 1917-1945, 1918- ., 1921, 19th Century, 20e siècle, American Civil War, Civil War

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History

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May 29, 2025 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
May 29, 2025 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
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August 28, 2024 Edited by Tom Morris Remove bad AKAs
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import