The plots of the books of H.G. Wells became prophetic, the writer was able to look into the distant future with amazing accuracy. Bashny.Net

Surely such science fiction novels as “Time Machine”, “Invisible Man” and “War of the Worlds” are familiar to many from school. And today's edition. "Site" He offers to recall what H.G. Wells lived, whose books are still admired by readers. And what a future he predicted for the world.



Herbert Wells’ book The Future Famous Fiction Writer was born on September 21, 1866. He was the fourth (and youngest) child in a poor family. The mother was very religious and tried to raise children strictly. To escape the joyless reality, Herbert became addicted to reading. At the age of 8, he managed to break both legs at once, which made time for books especially long.

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Over time, the guy began to dream of a career as a scientist. However, life forced him to get a job at the age of 13 to feed himself and his loved ones. At first, Herbert worked in a manufacturing factory, and later worked in a pharmacy.

But the desire for another life won. Wells entered Midhurst Grammar School in 1883 and later graduated from London Teachers College. Already in 1891, Herbert acquired a degree in biology.

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Later, the man engaged in journalistic activities, but this did not bring tangible success. And then he wrote his first novel, which was published in 1895 - "The Time Machine". The book turned the minds of readers, and its author at one point became famous.

Later, from the pen of H.G. Wells, “The Island of Dr. More”, “The Invisible Man” and “War of the Worlds” will appear. These works will secure for the author a special place among science fiction writers.

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In his fantastic novels, the writer not only shone with his incredible imagination, but also raised many topics that worried him. For example, in his book War of the Worlds, he considered the weakness of modern society and lack of cohesion to be the main reason for the invasion of ruthless aliens. And in the novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, the lack of humanity in people was considered a key problem.

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H.G. Wells was also concerned that the rapid development of technology could harm the fate of humanity. He even began writing sociological prose. However, these essays did not attract much interest of readers. People read Wells’ fantastic novels, but with a bored look rejected any literature that warned them about the coming troubles.

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He was skeptical about the future of humanity. His latest book, Mind on the Edge, was imbued with pessimism and despair. This is particularly troubling given that many of H.G. Wells’ prophecies have since come true. For example, he predicted flights into space, predicted the appearance of rocket engines and lasers.

Of the 86 prophecies, 77 are believed to have come true. Therefore, the work of this Englishman will definitely be interesting to anyone who wants to at least roughly understand where the world is going.