Babes in the Wood
English fairy tale and pantomime subject, about two young children abandoned in the wood by their wicked uncle, in an attempt to steal their inheritance.
English fairy tale and pantomime subject, about two young children abandoned in the wood by their wicked uncle, in an attempt to steal their inheritance.
Essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about the replacement of natural losses such as hair and teeth with artificial substitutes.
Pessimistic essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about some of the ways humanity could become extinct.
Redirected to “The Man of the Year Million”.
Satirical essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1893, about the evolution of human beings into a form resembling a human foetus.
Essay by H. G. Wells published in 1894, about a visit to a draper’s shop and an infuriating shop assistant.
Redirected to “The Rajah’s Treasure”.
Novel by H. G Wells published in 1918, about the education and adolescence of Joan and Peter, two samples of their generation, an excerpt of which was published under the title “Peter Learns Arithmetic” in 1958.
Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1901, a fictional account of the suicide of the inventor of the first successful flying machine, just before its maiden flight.
Collection of 12 humorous conversations between George and his uncle, and two reminiscences, by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895.