H. G. Wells. Exploring the Influential Legacy of a Pioneer in Science Fiction and Victorian Literature

Par : J. D. Beresford
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  • Nombre de pages137
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN406-4-06-622773-9
  • EAN4064066227739
  • Date de parution10/12/2019
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille422 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

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In "H. G. Wells, " J. D. Beresford intricately examines the life and literary contributions of one of science fiction's most influential figures. Employing a biographical narrative interwoven with critical analysis, Beresford explores Wells's innovative storytelling techniques and seminal works, such as "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine." This book not only highlights Wells's thematic preoccupations with technology and societal change but also places him within the broader literary context of the early 20th century, marked by rapid industrialization and shifting philosophical paradigms.
Beresford's prose is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, allowing readers to appreciate the depth of Wells'Äôs vision while engaging in critical discourse. J. D. Beresford, a contemporary and sometimes peer of Wells, offers unique insights into the author'Äôs life, drawing on personal anecdotes and the broader literary milieu. Beresford's experiences in the same literary circles and his own contributions to early science fiction lend authenticity to his portrayal.
His familiarity with Wells'Äôs works and the socio-political landscape of the era inform his assessment of Wells as a prophet of modernity. Recommended to both aficionados of science fiction and scholarly readers alike, Beresford's "H. G. Wells" serves as an essential resource that deepens one's understanding of not only Wells's legacy but also the transformative power of literature in shaping contemporary thought.
In "H. G. Wells, " J. D. Beresford intricately examines the life and literary contributions of one of science fiction's most influential figures. Employing a biographical narrative interwoven with critical analysis, Beresford explores Wells's innovative storytelling techniques and seminal works, such as "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine." This book not only highlights Wells's thematic preoccupations with technology and societal change but also places him within the broader literary context of the early 20th century, marked by rapid industrialization and shifting philosophical paradigms.
Beresford's prose is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, allowing readers to appreciate the depth of Wells'Äôs vision while engaging in critical discourse. J. D. Beresford, a contemporary and sometimes peer of Wells, offers unique insights into the author'Äôs life, drawing on personal anecdotes and the broader literary milieu. Beresford's experiences in the same literary circles and his own contributions to early science fiction lend authenticity to his portrayal.
His familiarity with Wells'Äôs works and the socio-political landscape of the era inform his assessment of Wells as a prophet of modernity. Recommended to both aficionados of science fiction and scholarly readers alike, Beresford's "H. G. Wells" serves as an essential resource that deepens one's understanding of not only Wells's legacy but also the transformative power of literature in shaping contemporary thought.
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