J. D. Beresford

H. G. Wells (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Influential Legacy of a Pioneer in Science Fiction and Victorian Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

J. D. Beresford's 'H. G. Wells' explores the life and literary works of the esteemed author H. G. Wells, a pioneer of the science fiction genre. Beresford delves into Wells' influential novels, such as 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds,' analyzing the societal and scientific themes present in his writing. Beresford's scholarly approach provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Wells' literary style, characterized by its blend of speculative fiction and social commentary within the context of late 19th and early 20th-century literature. Furthermore, Beresford examines Wells' impact on the development of science fiction as a genre, highlighting his contributions to shaping the genre's conventions and thematic concerns. The book serves as an insightful exploration of Wells' enduring significance in the literary world, making it a must-read for fans of science fiction and literary history alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 137
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227739
• Artikelnr.: 58930445

Autorenporträt

John Davys Beresford was an English writer best known for his early science fiction and short stories in the horror and ghost story genres. Beresford was a huge fan of H.G. Wells and produced the first critical analysis of him in 1915. His Wellsian work The Hampdenshire Wonder (1911) had a significant influence on the author Olaf Stapledon. His other science-fiction novels include The Riddle of the Tower, which depicts a dystopian, hive-like civilization. His father, John James Beresford (1821 1897), was a minister in Castor, which is now in Cambridgeshire, near Peterborough. His mother was Adelaide Elizabeth Morgan (1837-1902). J. D. Beresford suffered from infantile paralysis, leaving him partially crippled. He was schooled in Oundle. After studying architecture, he became a professional writer, beginning as a dramatist and then as a journalist. In early adulthood, he abandoned his father's theism and became a "determined but defensive" agnostic. He lived in Edwardian intellectual London and spent time in the provinces, particularly Cornwall, where D. H. Lawrence prolonged his stay in his Porthcothan villa. Later in life, Beresford abandoned his prior agnosticism and declared himself a Theosophist and pacifist.