Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences - Softcover

Wells, H. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473333121 ISBN 13: 9781473333123

Publisher: H. G. Wells Library, 2016

Synopsis

First published in 1895, “Select Conversations with an Uncle” constitutes Wells' first literary publication in the form of a book. It comprises accounts of twelve fictional conversations with a witty uncle who has recently come back from South Africa, returning with some degree of affluence. It also contains two other conversations on aestheticism and physiognomy entitled “A Misunderstood Artist” and “The Man with a Nose” respectively. Contents include: “Of Conversation And The Anatomy Of Fashion”, “The Theory Of The Perpetual Discomfort Of Humanity”, “The Use Of Ideals”, “The Art Of Being Photographed”, “Bagshot's Mural Decorations”, “On Social Music”, “The Joys Of Being Engaged”, “La Belle Dame Sans Merci”, “On A Tricycle”, “An Unsuspected”, “Masterpiece”, and more. Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as “The Time Machine” (1895), “The Invisible Man” (1897), and “The War of the Worlds” (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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About the Author

Often called the father of science fiction, British author Herbert George (H. G.) Wells literary works are notable for being some of the first titles of the science fiction genre, and include such famed titles as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Invisible Man. Despite being fixedly associated with science fiction, Wells wrote extensively in other genres and on many subjects, including history, society and politics, and was heavily influenced by Darwinism. His first book, Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human Life and Thought, offered predictions about what technology and society would look like in the year 2000, many of which have proven accurate. Wells went on to pen over fifty novels, numerous non-fiction books, and dozens of short stories. His legacy has had an overwhelming influence on science fiction, popular culture, and even on technological and scientific innovation. Wells died in 1946 at the age of 79.

Edition details

• Publisher: H. G. Wells Library
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473333121
• ISBN 13: 9781473333123
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76