H.G. Wells - First and Last Things: "I must confess that I lost faith in the sanity of the world"

Born in 1866, Herbert George Wells transformed his childhood convalescence into a literary journey, discovering the worlds within books. Renowned for his science fiction classics like The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, he also explored social themes in works such as Kipps. A prolific writer, Wells received multiple Nobel Prize nominations and advocated for socialism while opposing fascism and religion. His legacy includes founding a major diabetes charity and engaging in politics. He passed away in 1946, leaving behind a distinguished literary career.