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H. G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was best known for his work in the science fiction genre. Wells was also a biologist, journalist and historian. He was an outspoken socialist and a pacifist. His works include The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes, and The First Men in the Moon. He also wrote other, non-fantastic novels that received critical acclaim including Kipps and The History of Mr. Polly. Taken from a large-format pre-war cigarette card. (Photo by Michael Nicholson/Corbis via Getty Images)