Displaying 1 of 1 2021 Format: Book Author: Tomalin, Claire, author. Title: The young H.G. Wells : changing the world / Claire Tomalin. Published: New York : Penguin Press, 2021. Description: xii, 254 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 cm Summary: The acclaimed literary biographer looks at the early life of influential writer and public figure H.G. Wells, from his school days and his emergence as writer of extraordinary depth to the publication of The Time Machine. Subjects: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. Novelists, English -- 20th century -- Biography. Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography. Contents: Two accidents -- "What else can you do?" -- Uppark -- "A bright run of luck" -- Blood -- "For a young man to marry ..." -- More blood -- The Time Machine -- "Uncommonly cheerful and hopeful" -- A house by the sea -- Fabian friends -- Joining the club -- Pressure -- America in 1906 -- Webb and Wells -- Amberissima -- Heroines -- Tono-Bungay -- Friends and enemies -- "I warned both hands before the fire of life." Genre: Biographies. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [215]-216) and index. ISBN: 9781984879028 1984879022 Available Copies:3 (of 3) No. of Requests: 0 Call number: B WELLS T Request It Add to My List Share It! Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Staff View Displaying 1 of 1
