us the possible consequences of our actions, and made us aware of the dangers underlying some of our advances. It is this ability, exemplified by Wells and...of those who have followed him, that make science fiction the dominant and most important literary form of our time" (Ferrell, Keith). H. G. Wells died on August 13, 1946, after a literary career spanning five decades and the publishing of over fifty novels and stories. Although Wells considered himself more of a scientist than an artist, it is for his novels that he will be remembered for all time. ...
