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Certain Personal Matters (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Name: Certain Personal Matters (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN: 9781411439757

by H. G. Wells

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Overview

Taking a break from science fiction, Wells penned this collection of entertaining and witty essays which epitomize his smart prose style. Here, Wells explores a range of subjects, in essays titled "Thoughts on Cheapness and My Aunt Charlotte,” "On the Choice of a Wife,” "The Pleasure of Quarrelling,” "How I Died,” and many more.

Synopsis

Taking a break from science fiction, Wells penned this collection of entertaining and witty essays which epitomize his smart prose style. Here, Wells explores a range of subjects, in essays titled "Thoughts on Cheapness and My Aunt Charlotte, " "On the Choice of a Wife, " "The Pleasure of Quarrelling, " "How I Died, " and many more.

About the Author, H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), 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.