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)