Port of Planets Classics H.G. Wells Collection

H.G. Wells, known as the "father of science fiction," is renowned for his novels like The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and The Island of Dr. Moreau, but fewer people have experienced Wells's wealth of short stories. The prolific author wrote dozens of short stories in his lifetime, exhibiting his profound imagination and expert ability to portray human nature. The Port of Planets H.G. Wells Collection showcases eight of these short stories and one novella:

• "The Door in the Wall"
• "The Magic Shop"
• "The Crystal Egg"
• "The Apple"
• "The Man Who Could Work Miracles"
• "The Country of the Blind"
• "The Star"
• "A Dream of Armageddon"
• "A Story of the Days to Come"

"The Door in the Wall," "The Magic Shop," "The Apple," and "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" highlight Wells's contribution to the fantasy genre, including urban and contemporary fantasy. These stories merge the fantastical with the fascinating, blending magic with a subtle sense of malice.

"The Country of the Blind" and "The Star" act as parables for man's ignorance, arrogance, and folly. The latter story also serves as an early work of modern apocalyptic fiction.

Themes of apocalypse and humankind's self-destruction persist in "A Dream of Armageddon." In this story and the novella "A Story of the Days to Come," Wells illustrates his ability to predict the future with astounding accuracy. "The Crystal Egg" introduces the modern alien-contact story with themes echoed in The War of the Worlds. The brilliance of these short works proves the author's reputation as a parent of science fiction.

Every story in this e-book collection features the original, unabridged text formatted for easy reading on mobile and e-book devices.