Short Stories - Volume One

by H.G. Wells, James Gillies (Narrator), Nigel Patterson (Narrator)

Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. H. G. Wells, as he is universally known, is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in "The Land Ironclads"--part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television. Amongst his writings are dozens of short stories; some are very well known, others less so.

When planning this collection, Raconteurs sought stories that we enjoyed ourselves and which embody the range of H. G. Wells's imagination and talent. This collection of thirteen short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you--and leave you wanting to hear more.

H. G. Wells's Short Stories - Volume One is produced by Raconteurs in partnership with Spoken Realms and includes:

"The Magic Shop" - read by James Gillies"The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes" - read by Nigel Patterson"The Door in the Wall" - read by Greg Wagland"The Man Who Could Work Miracles" - read by Malk Williams"The Story of the Late Mr Elvesham" - read by Tim Bruce"The Diamond Maker" - read by Liam Gerrard"Miss Winchelsea's Heart" - read by Helen Lloyd"A Moonlight Fable" - read by James Gillies"The Red Room" - read by Nigel Patterson"The Star" - read by Greg Wagland"The Land Ironclads" - read by Malk Williams"The Jilting of Jane" - read by Tim Bruce"The Cone" - read by Liam Gerrard

Audiobook

Published June 30, 2020

About the author

Herbert George Wells was born to a working class family in Kent, England. Young Wells received a spotty education, interrupted by several illnesses and family difficulties, and became a draper's apprentice as a teenager. The headmaster of Midhurst Grammar School, where he had spent a year, arranged for him to return as an "usher," or student teacher. Wells earned a government scholarship in 1884, to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School of Science. Wells earned his bachelor of science and doctor of science degrees at the University of London. After marrying his cousin, Isabel, Wells began to supplement his teaching salary with short stories and freelance articles, then books, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898).

Wells created a mild scandal when he divorced his cousin to marry one of his best students, Amy Catherine Robbins. Although his second marriage was lasting and produced two sons, Wells was an unabashed advocate of free (as opposed to "indiscriminate") love. He continued to openly have extra-marital liaisons, most famously with Margaret Sanger, and a ten-year relationship with the author Rebecca West, who had one of his two out-of-wedlock children. A one-time member of the Fabian Society, Wells sought active change. His 100 books included many novels, as well as nonfiction, such as A Modern Utopia (1905), The Outline of History (1920), A Short History of the World (1922), The Shape of Things to Come (1933), and The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind (1932). One of his booklets was Crux Ansata, An Indictment of the Roman Catholic Church. Although Wells toyed briefly with the idea of a "divine will" in his book, God the Invisible King (1917), it was a temporary aberration. Wells used his international fame to promote his favorite causes, including the prevention of war, and was received by government officials around the world. He is best-remembered as an early writer of science fiction and futurism.

He was also an outspoken socialist. Wells and Jules Verne are each sometimes referred to as "The Fathers of Science Fiction". D. 1946.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._G._Wells

Reviews

[Mel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Y’all I really just need to be honest here: most “classic” literature I just don’t like. Sorry. I get why Wells was influential and his work sort of lead the way for more but like… this just isn’t enjoyable for me.

I don’t know why I made myself suffer through this when I could have been listening to… literally anything else.

Call me uncultured if you will 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Paul Spence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. H. G. Wells, as he is universally known, is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in “The Land Ironclads” - part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television. Amongst his writings are dozens of short stories; some are very well known, others less so.

This audiobook embodies the range of H. G. Wells’s imagination and talent. This collection of 13 short stories includes Gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that highlights Wells’ versatility as a writer.

H. G. Wells’s Short Stories - Volume One is produced by Raconteurs in partnership with Spoken Realms and includes:

• “The Magic Shop” - read by James Gillies
• “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” - read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Door in the Wall” - read by Greg Wagland
• “The Man Who Could Work Miracles” - read by Malk Williams
• “The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham” - read by Tim Bruce
• “The Diamond Maker” - read by Liam Gerrard
• “Miss Winchelsea’s Heart” - read by Helen Lloyd
• “A Moonlight Fable” - read by James Gillies
• “The Red Room” - read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Star” - read by Greg Wagland
• “The Land Ironclads” - read by Malk Williams
• “The Jilting of Jane” - read by Tim Bruce
• “The Cone” - read by Liam Gerrard

[Randy Mcbride · Rating 3 out of 5]

It an old group of stories. It has a lot of stories in it. Two negatives for me. Yet I did like seeing the crafting of Wells at work, and understand why he is on a pedestal. He deserves it, even though his work has aged.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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