Forfatter fødeår: 1866-1946
‘New Worlds for Old’ is a highly celebrated non-fiction book about socialism by H.G. Wells. The book was written by Wells due to the success and praise of his earlier political... Læs mere
‘Certain Personal Matters’ is an intriguing and entertaining collection of essays by H.G. Wells that range from satirical political sketches to scientific speculations. Wells’... Læs mere
‘Select Conversations with an Uncle’ is H.G. Wells’ first book. It is a collection of fourteen humorous conversations between a man and his newly wealthy uncle. These... Læs mere
‘The Discovery of the Future’ is a compelling lecture by H.G. Wells arguing for the greater predictability of the future due to science. Following the incredible success of... Læs mere
‘The Sea-Raiders’ is a short story from 1897 by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells. Set in the seaside town of Sidmouth, retired tea-trader, Fison makes a disturbing discovery... Læs mere
Kun Lady Vain -niminen laiva haaksirikkoutuu, muutama merimies onnistuu pelastautumaan pienellä veneellä. Olosuhteet ovat kuitenkin ankarat. Lopulta vain yksi miehistä selviää paatilla... Læs mere
Jakie mogą być konsekwencje "zabawy w boga"? Przekona się o tym Edward Pendrick, któremu udało się przeżyć katastrofę statku. Rozbitek trafia na wyspę, gdzie mieszka i pracuje... Læs mere
Pewnego wieczoru mieszkańcy Sidderford obserwują na niebie tajemnicze zjawisko. W następnych dniach czasopismo „Przyroda" publikuje opis spadającego meteoru, za którym ciągnął się... Læs mere
‘The power to destroy, was continually increasing. There was no increase whatever in the ability to escape’. H.G. Wells creates a hauntingly prophetic narrative of the upcoming atomic... Læs mere
‘The Salvaging of Civilization’ is a thought-provoking non-fiction work by H. G. Wells, written several years after the First World War. Centred around the major issues of... Læs mere
‘This Misery of Boots’ is a compelling non-fiction book by H.G. Wells. The book uniquely and entertainingly puts forth the virtues of socialism and criticises working conditions in... Læs mere
‘What does all this struggle here amount to?’ William Benham sets out on a globe-trotting adventure to find the answer in H.G. Wells’ ‘The Research Magnificent’. Overzealous and... Læs mere