Writer · 1866 – 1946
H. G. Wells
Little-Known Facts
- A 1938 radio dramatization of The War of the Worlds reportedly caused panic among some listeners.
- He wrote a hugely popular work of world history, The Outline of History.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Wells only a science-fiction writer?
No — he wrote realist novels, popular science, and bestselling histories, and was a prominent commentator on politics and the future of society.