Herbert George Wells

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Definition

Proper noun: - Herbert George 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. He lived from 1866 to 1946.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Herbert George Wells is often called the "father of science fiction" alongside Jules Verne.
    • The social commentary in the novels of Herbert George Wells remains relevant today.
    • We studied the scientific romances of Herbert George Wells in our literature class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Wellsian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the themes, style, or visions found in the works of H.G. Wells, especially involving futuristic or dystopian scientific concepts.
    • The film's vision of a dystopian future was distinctly Wellsian.
Variants and Related Words
  • H.G. Wells: The common abbreviated form of the name.
    • I prefer the early novels of H.G. Wells.
  • Wellsian (adjective): As described above.
Synonyms
  • H.G. Wells: The primary synonym and abbreviated form.
  • The father of science fiction: A descriptive epithet commonly associated with him.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • While there are no direct idioms, his name is often invoked in discussions about scientific prophecy or social forecasting.
    • His predictions about warfare were almost Wellsian in their accuracy.
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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