H.G. Wells's view of the world - and hence his writing - was strongly influenced by the biologist's training he received during his three years as a student at the Normal School of Science, South Kensington (now Imperial College, London). Those things which a creature needs in order for it and its species to thrive get particular attention in Wells's books. Tracing biological themes through Wells's work, as Peter Kemp does here, shows the pattern of his thought and brings to light the bizarre workings of a fascinating imagination. For the book's reissue in paperback, an afterword has been added.
| ISBN: | 9780333678923 |
| Publication date: | 14th August 1996 |
| Author: | Peter Kemp |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 232 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Fiction |
H.G. Wells's view of the world - and hence his writing - was strongly influenced by the biologist's training he received during his three years as a student at the Normal School of Science, South Kensington (now Imperial College, London). Those things which a creature needs in order for it and its species to thrive get particular attention in Wells's books. Tracing biological themes through Wells's work, as Peter Kemp does here, shows the pattern of his thought and brings to light the bizarre workings of a fascinating imagination. For the book's reissue in paperback, an afterword has been added.
H.G. Wells and the Culminating Ape features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Fiction
H.G. Wells and the Culminating Ape is available in Hardback
H.G. Wells and the Culminating Ape was written by Peter Kemp and published by Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK
H.G. Wells and the Culminating Ape has 232 pages