Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer. He was proli?c in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, but he is now best remembered for his science ?ction novels. “The Time Machine” is a science ?ction novella and the ?rst and greatest modern portrayal of time-travel. When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to ?nd that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace.