H.G. Wells, born Herbert George Wells in 1866, was a English writer known for his significant contributions to various literary genres. While he authored over 50 books spanning different genres, it is his enduring legacy in science fiction that has left an indelible mark on literature and popular culture.

H.G. Wells emerged from a humble working-class background as the son of a hardware store owner. During his youth, his parents were concerned deeply, because of his serious helth issues. It was a time marked by uncertainty, as people suggested that Wells might not be albe to live very long. Despite this concerns surrounding his well-being, Wells went on not only to defy the odds but also to carve out a remarkable literary legacy that transcended the confines of his early circumstances.

Wells’ exploration of science fiction began with his groundbreaking novel (and one of my favourite) “The Time Machine,” published in 1895. In this work, he introduced the concept of time travel and delved into the implications of the future evolution of humanity. This novel not only established Wells as a pioneer in the science fiction genre but also laid the foundation for so many works exploring the mysteries of time and space.

His most famous book might be ‘War of the worlds‘, which is about the invasion of Earth by Martians, creating a gripping narrative that captivated readers with its vivid descriptions and suspenseful storytelling. This book was also an inspriation for different media platforms, like movies and this story became famous for the fact that it was one of the first radio drama’s.

The broadcasting of the story ‘War of the worlds” became famous for the convinsing of its listeners that the alien invasion was real. This was because of the adopted a “breaking news” format, which was very convincingly executed. This managed to induce a state of panic among some listeners who believed they were tuning into real-time reports of a Martian invasion.