Mr. Britling Sees It Through (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. G. Wells

Overview

The “It” of this novel’s title is World War I, as viewed through the eyes of its main character. Mr. Britling, an eccentric writer, never leaves England, but his armchair perspective on the conflict provides a finely wrought picture of the British home front and of changes in the national mood as the war dragged on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411435254
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	02/08/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	449
File size:	618 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