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Select Conversations with an Uncle

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‘Select Conversations with an Uncle’ is H.G. Wells’ first book. It is a collection of fourteen humorous conversations between a man and his newly wealthy uncle. These short stories are more grounded than Wells’ later science-fiction work, but they portray the same values and ideals that influence his celebrated novels. This deeply personal collection gives the reader invaluable insight into Wells’ character and his views on topics from marriage to art. While these short conversations are intimate, Wells’ unique and witty prose ensures that they are always entertaining. The best exchanges include the lovelorn tale of ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ and ‘On Social Music’ in which the uncle comically complains about a neighbour playing the piano poorly. Drifting between playful and poignant ‘Select Conversations with an Uncle’ is the perfect read for fans of Wells or conversational literature such as Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Decay of Lying’.

H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

© 2022 SAGA Egmont (E-bog): 9788726596601

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E-bog: 6. april 2022

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