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World Classics Library: H. G. Wells - by H G Wells (Hardcover)

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  • "Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction.
  • About the Author: Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866.
  • 640 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction
  • Series Name: World Classics Library

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"Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction."
- Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells

This spectacular hardback collector's edition brings together 5 classic novels by H. G. Wells, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges.

H.G. Wells is often referred to as 'father of science fiction'. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This beautiful hardcover compendium with dust jacket assembles four of his most iconic novels:

- War of the Worlds
- The Invisible Man
- The First Men in the Moon
- The Time Machine.

Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-color fore-edge designs.



About the Author



Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.02 Inches (H) x 6.02 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 640
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Series Title: World Classics Library
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: H G Wells
Language: English
Street Date: November 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004081401
UPC: 9781398860636
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-9936
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 6.02 inches width x 6.02 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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