J. D. Beresford

H. G. Wells (eBook, ePUB)

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

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Produktbeschreibung

In "H. G. Wells," J. D. Beresford intricately examines the life and literary contributions of one of science fiction's most influential figures. Employing a biographical narrative interwoven with critical analysis, Beresford explores Wells's innovative storytelling techniques and seminal works, such as "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine." This book not only highlights Wells's thematic preoccupations with technology and societal change but also places him within the broader literary context of the early 20th century, marked by rapid industrialization and shifting philosophical paradigms. Beresford's prose is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, allowing readers to appreciate the depth of Wells'Äôs vision while engaging in critical discourse. J. D. Beresford, a contemporary and sometimes peer of Wells, offers unique insights into the author'Äôs life, drawing on personal anecdotes and the broader literary milieu. Beresford's experiences in the same literary circles and his own contributions to early science fiction lend authenticity to his portrayal. His familiarity with Wells'Äôs works and the socio-political landscape of the era inform his assessment of Wells as a prophet of modernity. Recommended to both aficionados of science fiction and scholarly readers alike, Beresford's "H. G. Wells" serves as an essential resource that deepens one's understanding of not only Wells's legacy but also the transformative power of literature in shaping contemporary thought.

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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.