Forfatter fødeår: 1866-1946
Imagine you wake up hundreds of years into the future. The world has been turned into an industrial hellscape, ruled over by the authoritarian White Council. And to your horror,... Læs mere
When your life’s path seems set in stone, who wouldn’t long for a bit of adventure?In 1910s England, everyone knew their place. But 13-year-old Bealby isn’t content to become a servant... Læs mere
Freedom. A quality valued by many, and which is never restricted without consequence. Can a mother’s guidance ever be too much? One beautiful suit could be all it takes to break a... Læs mere
Who would have known that "the father of Science Fiction" also wrote satire about stuffed animals? H.G. Wells' short story 'The Triumphs of a Taxidermist' was first... Læs mere
Think of the beliefs which you hold most dear. How much suffering could you take before you gave them up? It’s a question at heart of the Old Testament’s Book of Job. And in "The... Læs mere
Should he confess all and face the consequences or should he keep his secret forever?'A Slip Under the Microscope' is one of H.G. Wells' best-loved short stories, detailing... Læs mere
‘The New Teaching of History’ represents a collection of essays written by Wells to address criticism of his seminal work ‘The Outline of History’, in which he covered the... Læs mere
When H.G. Wells came face to face with Lenin. In 1920, world famous writer H.G. Wells was invited on a trip to Russia. A committed socialist, Wells had high hopes for the... Læs mere
After the horrors of World War One, the world was ready for peace. So, in 1921, nine countries came together for a summit in Washington DC to talk disarmament. One... Læs mere