Herbert George Wells, known as H. G. Wells (1866-1946), was a prominent English writer, hailed as a father of science fiction alongside contemporaries like Jules Verne. With a career that spanned the turn of the 20th century, Wells was proficient in a vast array of genres, but it was his pioneering work in speculative fiction that solidified his place in literary history. His novels 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds' famously envisaged futures both wondrous and dire, and have continued to inspire the genre. Before his foray into speculative realms, Wells worked as a draper's apprentice and later studied biology under Thomas Henry Huxley, experiences that would later permeate his writing. His social novels such as 'Kipps' and 'The History of Mr Polly' reflect his engagement with issues of class and his empathy for the common man. Wells was not only a novelist but also a sharp commentator on society, directly engaging with his readers through 'Experiment in Autobiography; Discoveries and Conclusions of a Very Ordinary Brain (Since 1866)', where he provided insights into his life and intellectual development. His literary style is characterized by a clear, concise narrative and a prescient understanding of the human condition, underscored by an enduring belief in social progress and the potential of science.