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Dive into three captivating novels from a pioneer in the genre of science fiction: The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War in the Air.
The stories of H. G. Wells have engrossed readers for more than a century by incorporating fantastic, otherworldly elements into the lives of ordinary people. Selected Works of H. G. Wells includes three of the authorβs most notable works: The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War in the Air.
As one of the earliest masters of science fiction, Wells was well known for blending futuristic plots with relevant social commentary, endearing him to readers across many generations.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781645177432
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 November 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Canterbury Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 744g
Pages: 560
About the Author
English author H. G. Wells is best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics, and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. He was born on September 21,Β 1866, and died on August 13,Β 1946. Β
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