HG Wells

H. G. Wells, born in 1866, was an English writer best known for his pioneering contributions to science fiction. Often referred to as the "father of science fiction," Wells explored themes of time travel, alien encounters, and social commentary in his works. His imagination and keen insights into the human condition have left a lasting impact on literature, with classics like "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man" continuing to captivate readers for over a century. Beyond fiction, Wells was also a social critic and historian, reflecting his deep engagement with the world around him.

Wells' ability to blend imaginative storytelling with thought-provoking ideas makes his work a delightful journey for any reader. Whether you're drawn to thrilling adventures or philosophical musings, there's something in his writing for everyone. We invite you to dive into H. G. Wells' fascinating universe through our app and discover the profound insights and captivating tales that have enchanted audiences across generations.

The Plattner Story and Others

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A collection of short science fiction stories, written by H.G. Wells. - Summary by Krista Zaleski

War of the Worlds radio recording


H. G. Wells and Howard Koch



Experience Howard Koch's radio adaptation of H. G. Wells' classic tale, "War of the Worlds." This thrilling performance brings to …

H G. Wells The Island Of Dr. Moreau


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Experience H.G. Wells's classic adventure story, The Island of Dr. Moreau, as it was dramatized for the radio. This thrilling tale follows a…

The Time Machine (Version 6)

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The Time Traveller entertains the guests at a dinner party with the tale of his journey forward in time to A.D. 802,701 using his new invent…

The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 09

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The Wit and Humor of America is a 10 volume series. In this, the ninth volume, 37 short stories and poems have been gathered from 31 authors…

Hollywood Radio Theater 55 02 08 War Of The Worlds

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This production of the Hollywood Radio Theater stars Dana Andrews and Pat Crowley in H. G. Wells' classic War of The Worlds, about a Martian…

HG Wells A Dream Of Armageddon

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A Dream of Armageddon is a thought-provoking short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1901. This adaptation, aired on BBC 7, presents …

H G. Wells Original Radio Version of War of The Worlds


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This is the full version of the radio play based on H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, War of The Worlds. Originally adapted for rad…

H G. Wells The First Men In The Moon


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Experience the thrilling adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic tale, The First Men In The Moon, as it was dramatized for radio. This production …

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

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Select Conversations with an Uncle, published in 1895, was H.G. Wells's first literary publication in book form. It consists of reports of t…

The First Men in the Moon (Version 2)

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The novel tells the story of a journey to the Moon undertaken by the two protagonists: a businessman narrator, Mr. Bedford; and an eccentric…

Washington and the Riddle of Peace

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As an observer at the WASHINGTON CONFERENCE FOR THE LIMITATION OF ARMAMENTS held in 1921 and attended by the victorious nations of The Great…

H G. Wells The Crystal Egg


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The Crystal Egg is a captivating science fiction short story by H.G. Wells, dramatized by Leslie McFarlane and produced and directed by Fred…

Bealby; A Holiday

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Bealby is the comical story of the escapade of a thirteen-year-old boy when he rebels against his placement as a steward's-room boy in the g…

HG Wells The New Accelerator

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In the name of science, H.G. Wells agrees to sample a new drug designed to speed up both body and mind. "The New Accelerator" is a…

The Dream: a novel

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The story is set in a Utopian future. On an excursion, Sarnac, relates his vivid dream to his friends and recounts how he lived the entire l…

The War of the Worlds - The Remix Project


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On October 30, 1938, one of the most controversial and infamous media broadcasts occurred when Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on the A…

In the Fourth Year: Anticipations of a World Peace

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In the Fourth Year is a collection H.G. Wells assembled in the spring of 1918 from essays he had recently published discussing the problem o…

Christmas Short Works Collection 2012

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The worldwide LibriVox community brings you 26 Dutch, English, French, German and Japanese recordings of short stories, poems, non-fiction a…

Joan and Peter

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This is satirical look at the English educational system and society in the early twentieth century and the effect of World War I on them by…

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