H.G. Wells was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Wells was a prolific author in many genres including history, politics, and social commentary, but it is his science fiction novels that he is best remembered for. Classics such as The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds earned Wells the nomination for the Nobel Prize on four different occasions. This collection includes the following: The Time Machine - A science fiction novel, published in 1895, that was the first to portray the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that can go forwards or backwards in time. The Island of Doctor Moreau - a science fiction novel, published in 1896, that tells the story of a shipwrecked man who is rescued and left on a mysterious island where a doctor is creating human-like hybrid beings. This book has been adapted to film numerous times. The Invisible Man - A short science fiction novel, published in 1897, that centers around a scientist who successfully conducts an experiment to make himself invisible but has great difficulties trying to reverse it. The War of the Worlds - a science fiction novel, published in 1898, that was one of the first stories ever told regarding a conflict between humans and an extraterrestrial race. The book has been the basis of many critically acclaimed films.