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Ann Veronica

Name: Ann Veronica
Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN: 9781411436329

by H. G. Wells

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Overview

This novel contains a fascinating depiction of the women’s suffrage movement. Ann Veronica created a sensation when it was published in 1909 due to its portrayal of a young woman determined to live life on her own terms in an era when women’s lives were highly circumscribed. She gains her independence, but soon learns that it comes at a price.

About the Author, H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (18661946), is often called the "Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His "scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.