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 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 …

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 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 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 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…

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 Invisible Man (Version 3)

Read by Andrew Gaunce 4.8
A mysterious, bandaged stranger arrives in the small English village of Iping - and chaos follows close behind. H.G. Wells' classic story of…

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…

A Story of the Stone Age

Read by James Christopher 4.3
A Story of the Stone Age transports listeners to a prehistoric world, long before recorded history, where survival hinges on the ingenuity a…

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…

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…

Tales of Space and Time

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) 3.9
Five short Science Fiction stories. - Summary by Richard Kilmer

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…

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 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…

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, …

A Short History of the World

Read by Kristine Bekere 4.2
A Short History of the World is a non-fictional historic work by English author H. G. Wells, largely inspired by Wells's earlier 1919 work T…

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…

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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