The Collected Novels of H.G. Wells: 33 Books in One Volume (Unexpurgated Edition)

by H.G. Wells

THE COLLECTED NOVELS OF H.G. WELLS includes 33 novels and novellas by British "father of science fiction" H.G. Wells. Several of Wells' books have become classics of science fiction, including THE TIME MACHINE, THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU, THE INVISIBLE MAN, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, and THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON. Wells was also an accomplished writer in other genres, with works like KIPPS and TONO-BUNGAY often considered among his finest as well. This collection also includes several of Wells' lesser-known novellas and novels, including his first time-travel story, THE CHRONIC ARGONAUTS. • The Chronic Argonauts • The Time Machine • The Wonderful Visit • The Island of Doctor Moreau • The Wheels of Chance • The Invisible Man • The War of the Worlds • When the Sleeper Wakes • Love and Mr. Lewisham • The First Men in the Moon • The Sea Lady • The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth • A Modern Utopia • Kipps • In the Days of the Comet • The War in the Air • Ann Veronica • Tono-Bungay • The History of Mr. Polly • The Sleeper Awakes • The New Machiavelli • Marriage • The Passionate Friends • The Wife of Sir Isaac Harmon • The World Set Free • Bealby • Boon • The Research Magnificent • Mr. Britling Sees it Through • The Soul of a Bishop • Joan and Peter • The Undying Fire • The Secret Places of the Heart Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific 19th- and 20th century British science fiction writer. Together with French author Jules Verne, Wells has been called "The Father of Science Fiction." Wells was an outspoken socialist and sympathetic to pacifist views. Best known for his early works of science fiction, his later works became increasingly political in nature. This expanded Third Edition includes additional works as well as a number of editorial corrections.

Genres: Science Fiction, Classics

7407 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Herbert George Wells was born to a working class family in Kent, England. Young Wells received a spotty education, interrupted by several illnesses and family difficulties, and became a draper's apprentice as a teenager. The headmaster of Midhurst Grammar School, where he had spent a year, arranged for him to return as an "usher," or student teacher. Wells earned a government scholarship in 1884, to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School of Science. Wells earned his bachelor of science and doctor of science degrees at the University of London. After marrying his cousin, Isabel, Wells began to supplement his teaching salary with short stories and freelance articles, then books, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898).

Wells created a mild scandal when he divorced his cousin to marry one of his best students, Amy Catherine Robbins. Although his second marriage was lasting and produced two sons, Wells was an unabashed advocate of free (as opposed to "indiscriminate") love. He continued to openly have extra-marital liaisons, most famously with Margaret Sanger, and a ten-year relationship with the author Rebecca West, who had one of his two out-of-wedlock children. A one-time member of the Fabian Society, Wells sought active change. His 100 books included many novels, as well as nonfiction, such as A Modern Utopia (1905), The Outline of History (1920), A Short History of the World (1922), The Shape of Things to Come (1933), and The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind (1932). One of his booklets was Crux Ansata, An Indictment of the Roman Catholic Church. Although Wells toyed briefly with the idea of a "divine will" in his book, God the Invisible King (1917), it was a temporary aberration. Wells used his international fame to promote his favorite causes, including the prevention of war, and was received by government officials around the world. He is best-remembered as an early writer of science fiction and futurism.

He was also an outspoken socialist. Wells and Jules Verne are each sometimes referred to as "The Fathers of Science Fiction". D. 1946.

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Reviews

[Daniel W · Rating 5 out of 5]

HG wells is one of the greatest authors of 'recent' times. His clever works, maintain relevance, and provoke thought even in modern times.

[Peter Jochinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your looking for adventure you will be dissapointed, aside from the Time Machine and War of the worlds the stories from H G Wells are more dedicated to love and relationships.
Love is a complex subject matter as witnessed by our author, untill our final story the compexity of relationships is laid bare with complete understanding.
I have read this works in conjunction with the works of Jules Verne which I also give 5 stars. To sum up for the reader: One is the master of understanding love and romance in the narrative the other is the master of adventure and imagination.
Both books are amazing value, containing endless hours of enjoyment.

[Seth Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of H.G Wells as a kid they were some of my favorite stories still is true today. This book is fun as it has all of the famous stories as well as some not so famous. This is one book I leave as currently reading as it is always loaded and I can escape to another world when I need a good book to relax with.

[L.A. Shute · Rating 3 out of 5]

His included Classics are classic. His lesser know stories are very interesting and thought provoking.

[James Hannley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very high quality type, easy to read this enormous collection.

[Fou A Graf · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells (2009)