Outspoken, prolific and forward-thinking, H.G. Wells was one of the most influential writers of his era. His works were often thought-provoking and controversial, challenging the morals and standards of his time. Rightly hailed as one of the fathers of science fiction, Wells' influence is stil felt now more than seventy years after his death. Four of his most famous novels are reproduced in this volume: THE TIME MACHINE THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU THE WAR OF THE WORLDS THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON