The War of the Worlds

by H. G. Wells

Overview

The War of the Worlds, a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, was first serialized in the UK by Pearson's Magazine and in the United States by The Cosmopolitan magazine in 1897. The novel recounts a catastrophic conflict between humans and extraterrestrials called 'Martians.' It is regarded as a seminal work of science fiction and has inspired countless adaptations and imitations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798317651282
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/21/2025
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(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