h. g. wells

Thân thiện

H. G. Wells wrote many famous science-fiction novels.

Definition

Proper noun: - H. G. Wells: A prolific English author, most famous for his pioneering works in the science fiction genre. He also wrote extensively on contemporary social issues and produced widely-read historical and scientific summaries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many consider H. G. Wells one of the fathers of modern science fiction.
  • We studied the social commentaries in the essays of H. G. Wells.

Advanced Usage

• "Wellsian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the themes, style, or imaginative visions found in the works of H. G. Wells, especially involving futuristic technology or social speculation.
  • The novel's vision of a time machine was truly Wellsian.

Variants and Related Words

• H. G. Wells is the standard form. The initials stand for Herbert George.
• The War of the Worlds: Title of one of his most famous novels, often used as a cultural reference point.
• The Time Machine: Title of another seminal novel, frequently cited in discussions of time travel.

Synonyms

• Author: writer, novelist.
• Futurist: visionary, prophet (in the context of his speculative fiction).

Related Phrases

• While not phrasal verbs, certain book titles by Wells function as fixed phrases in cultural discourse:
  • "The Invisible Man": Often used metaphorically to describe someone who feels overlooked or literally unseen.
  • "The Island of Doctor Moreau": Referenced in debates about ethics and experimentation.

Related Idioms

• "A War of the Worlds scenario": Used to describe a dramatic, overwhelming conflict or invasion, often between vastly different forces.
  • The sudden market crash was like a War of the Worlds scenario for small investors.

Học thuật

Noun

1. prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

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