Ann Veronica (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

This novel contains a fascinating depiction of the women’s suffrage movement. Ann Veronica created a sensation when it was published in 1909 due to its portrayal of a young woman determined to live life on her own terms in an era when women’s lives were highly circumscribed. She gains her independence, but soon learns that it comes at a price.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411436329
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	02/08/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	383
File size:	333 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England