H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was one of the most visionary writers in the history of science fiction. Born Herbert George Wells in England, he rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most influential authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wells combined imagination, scientific curiosity, and social commentary to create stories that continue to shape the science fiction genre today.
Often called one of the “fathers of modern science fiction,” Wells introduced groundbreaking ideas that were far ahead of his time. His stories explored concepts such as time travel, alien invasion, invisibility, and genetic experimentation—ideas that would later become central themes in science fiction literature and film.
Among his most famous works is The Time Machine, a pioneering novel that introduced the concept of traveling through time using a machine. In this remarkable story, Wells explores the distant future of humanity and the consequences of social division.
Another iconic novel, The War of the Worlds, tells the gripping story of a Martian invasion of Earth. First published in 1898, the novel remains one of the most influential alien invasion stories ever written and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, radio, and television.
Wells also wrote The Invisible Man, the unsettling tale of a scientist who discovers how to become invisible but loses control of his humanity, and The Island of Doctor Moreau, a disturbing exploration of science, ethics, and the boundaries between humans and animals.
Beyond science fiction, Wells wrote political essays, social commentary, and realistic novels examining the future of society and the role of science in shaping civilization.
H. G. Wells’s works are especially powerful in audiobook form. The vivid imagination, suspenseful storytelling, and philosophical themes of his novels create an immersive listening experience that continues to captivate audiences more than a century after their publication.
Explore this collection of H. G. Wells audiobooks and discover the timeless stories of one of the greatest pioneers of science fiction.
