H. G. Wells

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General Fiction

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H. G. Wells - New Machiavelli

About a political idealist who changes his colours and engages in a sexual adventure, this novel by H.G. Wells generated controversy when it was first published in 1911. — Summary by Anthony Ogus

Anthony Ogus 16 hours 41 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

490

H. G. Wells - Sea Lady (Version 2)

A mermaid contrives to have herself «rescued from drowning» and adopted by a respectable family on the English coast. Her motive, which she conceals for quite a while, is to win the heart of a handsome but...

Thomas A. Copeland 4 hours 35 minutes

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Satire

523

H. G. Wells - Wonderful Visit

An other-worldly creature visits a small English village, and H. G. Wells uses humour and satire to convey some of the imperfections of Victorian society, as ‘angel’ and humans view each other with equal...

Mary Bard 4 hours 59 minutes

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Modern

512

H. G. Wells - Discovery Of The Future

The Discovery of the Future is a 1902 philosophical lecture by H. G. Wells that argues for the knowability of the future. It was originally delivered to the Royal Institution on January 24, 1902. Wells begins by...

David Wales 1 hour 2 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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H. G. Wells - Island Of Doctor Moreau (Version 2)

In this classsic of H. G. Wells, Edward Prendick is shipwrecked on a beautiful island in the South Seas and is drawn into the wild and cruel world of Doctor Moreau, who aspires to play God with animals. Summary by Bob...

Bob Neufeld 4 hours 54 minutes

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General Fiction

496

H. G. Wells - Love and Mr Lewisham

The teaching profession, science and politics in late 19th century England. H. G. Wells’ humorous early novel, drawing on his own life, shows how these – as well as involvement in spiritualism – have to compete with...

Anthony Ogus 7 hours 47 minutes

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Science Fiction

483

H. G. Wells - Tales of Space and Time

Five short Science Fiction stories. — Summary by Richard Kilmer

Richard Kilmer 8 hours 23 minutes

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Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (version 2)

Humorous Fiction

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H. G. Wells - Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (version 2)

Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood have invented a substance that causes living things to grow — and grow — and grow! As their experiments progress, the substance quickly gets out of control and the fun begins as...

Catharine Eastman 8 hours 25 minutes

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Literary Fiction

494

H. G. Wells - Mr. Britling Sees It Through

«Mr. Britling Sees It Through» is H. G. Wells' attempt to make sense of World War I. It begins with a lighthearted account of an American visiting England for the first time, but the outbreak of war changes...

Peter Eastman 17 hours 10 minutes

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Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

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H. G. Wells - Sea Lady

The Sea Lady is a novel written by H. G. Wells. It was serialized from July to December 1901 in Pearson's Magazine before being published by D. Appleton and Co. in 1902. The story involves a mermaid who comes ashore...

ToddHW and 5 more 4 hours 24 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

478

H. G. Wells - Invisible Man (Version 2)

Cate Barratt 4 hours 38 minutes

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General Fiction

504

H. G. Wells - Kipps

Arthur Kipps, an orphaned draper’s assistant of humble means, unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money and that is when all his troubles begin. Wanting to marry above his social class, he has to learn how to lead a...

Anthony Ogus 11 hours 55 minutes

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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