Wells, H. G.
The Wonderful Visit
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473333659
- author:
- Wells, H. G.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Read Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 158
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Wonderful Visit by H. G. Wells is a thought-provoking contemporary fantasy novel published in 1895. The story follows an angel who spends just over a week in southern England, where it is mistaken for a bird and taken care of at a vicarage. As the angel learns more about Victorian society, its initial innocence gives way to growing criticism of the era's social norms. H. G. Wells was a prolific English writer known for his diverse works, including novels, politics, history, and social commentary. His science fiction novels, such as "The Time Machine", "The Invisible Man", and "The War of the Worlds", have become iconic in their genre. This reprinted edition features a specially commissioned new biography of the author, making it an attractive addition to any collection of vintage literature.