First and Last Things (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): A Confession of Faith and a Rule of Life

by H. G. Wells

Overview

In 1908 Wells made the attempt to set down his philosophies about life, the universe, and belief. This wide-ranging book covers logic, metaphysics, thought, free will, and individualism; God, Christianity, and other religions; socialism, love, hate, justice, war, democracy, sex, marriage, crime, nature, and death—to list some of many.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411441293
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	04/05/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	326
File size:	353 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