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H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was a British writer, historian and journalist.

Also recorded as Wells, Herbert George; H.G. Wells; Herbert Wells; Herbert G. Wells; Herbert George Wells.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Herbert George Wells.

Also worked under the name H. G. Wells, Reginald Bliss and Septimus Browne.

Born at Bromley in 1866, died at London in 1946.

In detail

H. G. Wells studied at Royal College of Science and University of London. training under Thomas Henry Huxley is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is science fiction, creative and professional writing and non-fiction literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction, biography and essay.

Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of Fabian Society.

Works named in the authority record are The Outline of History, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The Island of Dr Moreau, The War of the Worlds and The First Men in the Moon.

Work by H. G. Wells is recorded in the collections of Tate and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “H. G. Wells”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q42511: H. G. Wells

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