H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (September 21, 1866 – August 13, 1946) was a British writer best known for his science fiction novels such as The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine.

Legacy

In his lifetime and after his death, Wells was considered a prominent socialist thinker. In his book The Road to Serfdom, Friedrich Hayek, one of the twentieth century's most famous proponents of laissez-faire capitalism, held up Wells in particular as an example of the idealist intellectuals who believed in "the most comprehensive central planning" and could "at the same time, write an ardent defence of the rights of man".{{fn|6}} In later years, however, Wells image has shifted and he is now thought of simply as one of the pioneers of science fiction; Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and staunch Republican, praised Wells in his book To Renew America, writing "Our generation is still seeking its Jules Verne or H.G. Wells to dazzle our imaginations with hope and optimism".{{fn|7}}

Related Topics:
The Road to Serfdom - Friedrich Hayek - Laissez-faire - Capitalism - Newt Gingrich - Speaker of the House - Republican - Jules Verne

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