H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a British writer and historian, best remembered for his science fiction novels. He was a futurist, with many of his works describing futuristic dystopias and utopias. His novels predicted many technological developments, such as airplanes, space travel, and satellite television, as well as more sinister developments like nuclear weapons and tanks. Wells' influence on the literary world is immeasurable, and he is considered one of the fathers of science fiction.