Collected Short Stories

H. G. Wells, an influential English writer, is renowned for his pioneering science fiction novels published between 1895 and 1901, including classics like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. His prolific output spans various genres, encompassing fiction, history, and social commentary, although his early sci-fi works remain the most popular today. Often compared to Jules Verne, Wells is celebrated as a foundational figure in the science fiction genre, shaping the genre's development and inspiring future writers.