The Star

by H. G. Wells

Overview

Clearly ahead of his time, H. G. Wells gave his great gifts to the world with his classic science fiction works, including this short story. "The Star," set in the late 1800s, takes the reader on a frightening adventure of the apocalyptic nature. Enjoy Well's amazing imagination as you discover what damage outer space might cause us. Richard Foster Classics Collection

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515314967
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells (1866–1946), born Herbert George Wells, was an English author known for not only his popular science fiction books but also works of social commentary, history and biography. His first novel, The Time Machine, was published in 1895. Socially progressive and visionary in intellect, H.G. Wells became one of the most prolific writers of his generation. Through books like The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and War of the Worlds, Wells delved into a plethora of social, philosophical and political ideas through the medium of what we now call science fiction.

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