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TitleHerbert George Wells letter

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeAL338

Date1921 June 19

Creator
- Wells, Herbert George (1866-1946) novelist and social commentatorMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  H. G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent, and educated locally. From the age of 13 he worked unsuccessfully as a draper's assistant and chemist's assistant, before becoming a pupil teacher at Midhurst Grammar School. In 1884 he began studying under Thomas Huxley at the Normal School (later the Royal College) of Science in South Kensington, but left without a degree. He finally gained a University of London BSc in 1890. Wells became a teacher and freelance journalist before branching out into novels and short stories. He was married twice and had several other liaisons with women, including the writer Rebecca West (Cicily Isabel Andrews). Today he is best known for his science fiction works, including The Time Machine (1895) and The War of the Worlds (1898). During his lifetime he was also known as a non-fiction writer and a committed socialist.

Scope and ContentAddress: Easton Glebe, Dunmow, [Essex]. To Mr [Frank T A] Ashton-Gwatkin. Commenting on Ashton-Gwatkin's work 'Kimono' (1921) [published under the pseudonym John Paris].
All letter are autograph, with signatures.

Conditions governing accessAccess to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Special Collections Reading Room. Access to individual items in Senate House Library archives collections may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details. At least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.

Extent1 sheet

Physical description9" x 7"

System of ArrangementSee hard copy catalogue

Finding aidsTypescript catalogue available in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.

Level of descriptionfonds

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