Tales of the Unexpected (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

      Published in 1922, Tales of the Unexpected gathers fifteen tales, including such classic stories as “The New Accelerator,” in which a newly discovered elixir that enables individuals to move rapidly through time turns out to be both a blessing and a curse and “A Dream of Armageddon,” a futuristic, anti-war tale of a man torn between his love for a woman and the political life he wants to abandon. Also included are “The Door in the Wall,” “The Man Who Could Work Miracles,” and “The Moth,” among others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411464704
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	12/19/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	292
Sales rank:	538,926
File size:	421 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England