H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English novelist, historian, and social commentator widely regarded as one of the founders of modern science fiction. His pioneering novels-including The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The Invisible Man-combined imaginative speculation with social commentary and scientific ideas. Wells's work profoundly influenced the development of science fiction and remains central to the genre's literary tradition.