Seven science fiction novels of H.G. Wells.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.

Contributor:

Mark B. Adams Science Fiction Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science fiction, English.

Genre:

Science fiction.

Novels.

Penn Provenance:

Adams, Mark B. (donor) (Adams Collection copies)

Physical Description:

1015 pages ; 21 cm

Other Title:

Seven famous novels

Place of Publication:

New York : Dover, 197-?, ©1934.

Summary:

Justly celebrated as a prophet, H.G. Wells was, first and foremost, a master story-teller whose narratives still hold the attention of thousands of readers year after year. Remarkably skillful at balancing imaginary situations with backgrounds and details that are almost scientifically specific, Wells holds - and deserves - the title, "Father of modern science fiction." The seven novels included (in this single volume in their complete and unabridged texts) are his finest achievements. Several of them have already attained reputations as classic stories, not only of their special genre but of English literature in general. All of them are rewarding entertainments.

Contents:

The time machine.

The island of Dr. Moreau.

The invisible man.

The war of the worlds.

The first men in the moon

The food of the gods.

In the days of the comet.

Notes:

Published in 1934 under title: Seven famous novels.

Local Notes:

Adams Collection copies presented to the Penn Libraries in 2015 by Dr. Mark B. Adams.

Adams Collection copies have dustjackets.

Contains:

Time machine.

Island of Dr. Moreau.

Invisible man.

War of the worlds.

First men in the moon.

Food of the gods.

In the days of the comet.

OCLC:

7218169