H.G. Wells - The History of Mr. Polly: "It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not pay with their own."
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The biography delves into the life of Herbert George Wells, highlighting his transformation from a sickly child to a celebrated author. After a leg injury led him to discover literature, he became renowned for his contributions to science fiction, notably with works like The Time Machine and War of the Worlds. Wells also explored social issues in his writings and was an advocate for socialism and against fascism. His complex personal life included multiple relationships and fathering children. His legacy extends beyond literature to social causes, including a major diabetes charity, and he even ran for Parliament.
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H.G. Wells - The History of Mr. Polly: "It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not pay with their own.", H. G. Wells
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- H.G. Wells - The History of Mr. Polly: "It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not pay with their own."
- Language
- English
- Authors
- H. G. Wells
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 154
- ISBN13
- 9781785435485
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- The biography delves into the life of Herbert George Wells, highlighting his transformation from a sickly child to a celebrated author. After a leg injury led him to discover literature, he became renowned for his contributions to science fiction, notably with works like The Time Machine and War of the Worlds. Wells also explored social issues in his writings and was an advocate for socialism and against fascism. His complex personal life included multiple relationships and fathering children. His legacy extends beyond literature to social causes, including a major diabetes charity, and he even ran for Parliament.