Science & Technology in Literature, Science Fiction & Fantasy - Literary Criticism, English Fiction & Prose Literature - 20th Century - Literary Criticism, English Fiction & Prose Literature - 19th Century - Literary Criticism
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Overview
H.G. Wells's view of the world - and hence his writing - was strongly influenced by the biologist's training he received during his three years as a student at the Normal School of Science, South Kensington (now Imperial College, London). Those things which a creature needs in order for it and its species to thrive get particular attention in Wells's books. Tracing biological themes through Wells's work, as Peter Kemp does here, shows the pattern of his thought and brings to light the bizarre workings of a fascinating imagination. For the book's reissue in paperback, an afterword has been added.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1996
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1996.
Pages
242
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780312164898