H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells

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The son of a professional cricketer and a lady's maid, H. G. Wells (1866-1946) served apprenticeships as a draper and a chemist's assistant before winning a scholarship to the prestigious Normal School of Science in London. While he is best remembered for his groundbreaking science fiction novels, including The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau, Wells also wrote extensively on politics and social matters and was one of the foremost public intellectuals of his day.
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The War of the Worlds, first published in 1898, pioneered the alien invasion trope and profoundly influenced the development of science fiction. The novel also touched on topical themes of imperialism, evolution, and humanity's place in the cosmos. The War of the Worlds remains a cornerstone of the sci fi genre.

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