H. G. Wells 
THE SLEEPER AWAKES & THE TIME MACHINE (Dystopian Classics) [EPUB ebook] 

Herbert George Wells, known as H.G. Wells (1866–1946), was a prolific English writer who authored dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography, and autobiography. His most significant contributions to the literary world are considered to be his science fiction novels. Wells’s early works of science fiction brought him the title of ‘The Father of Science Fiction’. A futurist and a visionary, his stories often contained not only fantastical elements but also allegorical social commentary. ‘The Time Machine, ‘ published in 1895, remains one of his most acclaimed works, where he popularized the concept of time travel by mechanical means. Another notable dystopian classic by Wells is ‘The Sleeper Awakes’ (1910), where he explores themes of social injustice, future urbanization and the power dynamics involved within a technologically advanced society. Wells’s writing is characterized by a combination of vivid imagination and a keen sense of how the future could realistically unfold. His narratives frequently explored the implications of the human condition and the influence of contemporary technological and scientific advancements. His work in both popularising and questioning the potential of progress has left an indelible mark on the genre and has influenced countless other authors and thinkers. A member of the socialist Fabian Society, Wells’s beliefs often found expression in his literary works, making his writing all the more distinctive in its melding of the scientific and the political.