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A Preface to H. G. Wells

Name: A Preface to H. G. Wells
Author: John Hammond
ISBN: 9780582404724

by John Hammond

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"H. G. Wells was a man of many contradictions. Trained as a scientist, he possessed the creative powers and vision of an artist. A novelist and storyteller of formidable imaginative power, he wished to be remembered as an educationalist and writer on social questions." "A Preface to H. G. Wells provides a concise and accessible introduction to the life and works of Wells. Beginning with a survey of his life and times, the book also illustrates the influence of place on his fiction and auto-biographical novels; provides a detailed look at his novels and science fiction, placing his work in its literary context; discusses Wells in relation to modernism; gives a detailed examination of his works The Time Machine and Tono-Bungay; includes biographies of Well's literary friends and contemporaries; and summarises his literary contribution and relevance today." "Also providing a useful guide for further reading, A Preface to H. G. Wells is the only book available to bring together in a single volume both a biography of Wells and an introduction to his work. It will be of great interest to both the student and general reader."--BOOK JACKET.

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A general introduction to the English author's life and works. Hammond (Nottingham Trent U.) places Wells within his historic setting and also provides a critical commentary on his writings: the science fiction of the 1890s, his social novels and utopian vision, his romanticism, the novel as myth (with an emphasis on ), and the divided self (exploring ). A reference section offers brief biographies of Wells's associates, information on the geography of his novels, and other background. Includes both an index to Wells's works and a general subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)