About the Book: The Time Machine
The Time Machine (1895) was H.G. Wells’s first significant novel. The book’s
protagonist, known simply as The Time Traveller, is an English scientist and
inventor who creates a machine that takes him to 802701 CE. There he witnesses
the weakness, decay and horror that will eventually overcome mankind. Considered
one of science-fiction’s greatest masterpieces, The Time Machine is also a
warning about the future of the earth.
About the Author: Herbert George Wells
Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer. Though a prolific writer
in many genres, he is primarily noted for his science-fiction writing. His most
famous works include, The