"Human history becomes more and more a race between education and
catastrophe" -- H.G. Wells
- "A Preface to H.G. Wells" outlines his life, cultural
background and explores important places and people in his life and
their effect on his writings.
- Examines main areas of critical debate regarding Wells and his
work and his two most frequently discussed novels "The Time
Machine" and "Tono-Bungay."
- Looks at Wells and his circle, offers short biographies, a
Wells geography and examines his literary reputation.
H.G. Wells was a novelist, journalist, sociologist and historian
and "A Preface to H.G. Wells" begins by outlining his life,
including his childhood and education, as well as his influences.
There follows a section of critical commentary which examines,
among others, his science fiction and social novels, the narrative
voice and particular attention is paid to "The Time Machine" and"
Tono-Bungay." Concluding is an examination of his literary
reputation. "'This little book is imbued with the qualities that
will ensure for H G Wells a lasting place in literary history: a
sense of wonder, poetic imagination, vivid narrative power and the
gift of compelling belief. Above all it epitomizes that ability to
create a myth of enduring relevance to the human condition which
may yet prove to be his finest contribution to life and thought.'"
-- From the introduction to "A Preface to H.G. Wells"
John Hammond is the founding president of the H.G. Wells
Society.
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