02226cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500160016026400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250801230039352012550051653400450177165300770181685600430189315351UtSlPG20260610133347.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBeresford, J. D.q(John Davys),d1873-194710aH. G. Wells 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-13  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.  a"H.G. Wells" by J.D. Beresford is a critical examination of the works of the renowned English writer and futurist, written in the early 20th century. The text offers insights into the themes and ideas prevalent in Wells' various romances and novels, highlighting his unique perspective on society, human nature, and the future. Beresford explores Wells' ability to blend imaginative fiction with sociological commentary, focusing on how his narratives reflect the complexities of modern life.  The opening of this analysis introduces the reader to the context of H.G. Wells' early life, noting his formative experiences that shaped his worldview. It establishes that he maintained a "normality" of perception, unaffected by conventional societal influences, allowing him to critically engage with the world around him. Beresford also highlights key works such as "The Time Machine" and "The War of the Worlds," indicating how Wells employed speculative elements to comment on social issues like class division and human evolution. This initial exploration sets a foundation for the subsequent analysis of Wells' romances and their implications for understanding societal dynamics and human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 -- Criticism and interpretation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15351