Step into the imagination of H.G. Wells, the visionary often hailed as the “father of science fiction.” This collection gathers some of his most extraordinary works, where dazzling imagination collides with unsettling truths about humanity. From time travel and alien invasions to invisible men and utopian dreams, Wells masterfully crafts tales that entertain even as they question the very foundations of society, morality, and progress. His stories are not merely adventures—they are warnings, thought experiments, and philosophical puzzles wrapped in unforgettable narratives. Whether it is The Time Machine’s haunting glimpse into mankind’s future, The War of the Worlds’ chilling vision of invasion, or The Invisible Man’s descent into madness, Wells invites readers to journey beyond the ordinary and confront the extraordinary. This collection stands as both a literary treasure and a timeless mirror of human ambition, folly, and wonder.
H.G. WELLS A COLLECTION OF WORKS (DELUXE LEATHER BOUND HARDBACK EDITION) (CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION)
H.G. WELLS A COLLECTION OF WORKS (DELUXE LEATHER BOUND HARDBACK EDITION) (CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION)
By: H G Wells1499.00
- ISBN: 978-9361568039
- Pages: 544 pages
- Published: 01 September, 2025
- Format: Hardback
- Imprint: Rupa
- Language: English
Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) was more than a novelist—he was a thinker who reshaped how the world imagined its future. Born into modest circumstances in Bromley, England, Wells escaped the limitations of his background through education and an insatiable curiosity about science, society, and human destiny. His training in biology under the famous T.H. Huxley sharpened his scientific outlook, which he wove into gripping stories that blended speculation with social critique. With groundbreaking novels like The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau, Wells pioneered science fiction while also influencing political thought, education, and futurism. A tireless writer, he produced not only novels but essays, histories, and social commentaries that earned him global recognition. Visionary yet deeply human, Wells remains celebrated as a literary giant whose works continue to spark imagination and debate more than a century later.
