H. G. 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 First Men in the Moon

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.5
Britain won the Moon Race! Decades before Neal Armstrong took his "giant leap for mankind" two intrepid adventurers from Lympne, E…

The Island of Doctor Moreau (Version 2)

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.6
In this classic of H. G. Wells, Edward Prendick is shipwrecked on a beautiful island in the South Seas and is drawn into the wild and cruel …

Short Science Fiction Collection 032

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…

The History of Mr. Polly

Read by Adrian Praetzellis 4.4
A funny and touching account of the imaginative Mr. Polly who, bored and trapped in his conventional life, makes a U-turn –- and changes eve…

The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories

Read by Peter Yearsley 4.7
A collection of Wells' short stories, with a short introductory essay by the author- "Essentially it is a miscellany of inventions, man…

Short Science Fiction Collection 038

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…

The Invisible Man

Read by Alex Foster 4.6
The Invisible Man (1897) is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. Written by H.G. Wells (1866-1946), it tells the story…

Kipps

Read by Anthony Ogus 4.7
Arthur Kipps, an orphaned draper’s assistant of humble means, unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money and that is when all his troubles b…

The Time Machine (Version 2)

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.7
Surely the Time Traveler threw great dinner parties! His guests were treated to a once-in-forever trial of a miniature time machine - an exq…

The War of the Worlds (version 2)

Read by Rebecca Dittman 4.7
War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (H.G. Wells) was published in 1898 at a time when he wrote a series of novels related to a number …

The Wonderful Visit

Read by Mary Bard 4.6
An other-worldly creature visits a small English village, and H. G. Wells uses humour and satire to convey some of the imperfections of Vict…

Short Science Fiction Collection 033

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…

Short Science Fiction Collection 043

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…

The Island of Doctor Moreau (Version 3)

Read by Tom Haire 4.7
In 1896 HG Wells produced the Island of Doctor Moreau. After a fateful shipwreck, a chance rescue, and offer of safe harbor, Edward Prendick…

Ann Veronica

Read by Joy Chan 4.4
Ann Veronica was a controversial book detailing the development of a naive school girl into a "New Woman". When it was published, …

The War of the Worlds (Version 3)

Read by Cori Samuel 4.7
No one would have believed, in the last years of the nineteenth century, that the Earth was being scrutinised and studied from across the gu…

Twelve Stories and a Dream

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Thirteen short stories by HG Wells, the master of speculative fiction! Included in this collection is "Mr Skelmersdale in Fairyland&quo…

The Sleeper Awakes

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
The Sleeper Awakes is a dystopian novel about a man who sleeps for two hundred years, waking up in a completely transformed London, where, b…

The Time Machine (version 5)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.8
Our dystopian future is revealed by H.G.Wells. In this famous story, an unnamed scientist of the 1800s invents a machine to travel through …

The Stolen Bacillus and other stories

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
A collection of 15 humorous short stories by the original master of speculative fiction: H. G. Wells. This was the first collection of short…

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