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The first of Wells's scientific romances, this novel combines social and political allegory with an attempt to predict the future.

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W. A. Dwiggins has illustrated this new edition of one of Wells' most famous stories, previously available only in a high-priced limited edition. (Kirkus Reviews)

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HG Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T H Huxley. He was awarded a first-class honours degree in biology and resumed teaching but had to retire after a kick from an ill-natured pupil afflicted his kidneys. He worked in poverty in London as a crammer while experimenting in journalism and stories. It was with The Time Machine (1895) that he had his real breakthrough.

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