“The too perfect security of the Upper-worlders had led them to a slow movement of degeneration, a general dwindling in size, strength, and intelligence.”
Quote by H. G. Wells
Work
H. G. Wells The Dover Reader
This volume offers a curated selection of essays, stories, and other writings by the renowned author H. G. Wells, showcasing his diverse literary talents and influential ideas. more
Author
H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more
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