H.G. Wells letters, 1919.

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H.G. Wells letters, 1919.

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The collection consists of two hand-written letters: to Ferdinand Leipnik, undated, expressing enthusiasm at their renewed contact, and replying to Leipnik's letter in praise of Wells' World War I novel, Mr. Britling sees it through, which Wells considers honestly pro-British and would like to have published in Germany; also, to Dear sir, 5 Dec. 1919, in response to a request for an autograph by "a late enemy," in which Wells offers regrets for the unhappiness in Europe and looks forward to a more peaceful and productive European society.

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Leipnik, Ferdinand, 1869-1924

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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

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H. G. Wells, Herbert George Wells (b. September 21, 1866, Bromley, Kent, England-d. August 13, 1946, London, England), best remembered for imaginative novels such as The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds, prototypes for modern science fiction, was a prolific writer and one of the most versatile in the history of English letters. He produced an average of nearly three books a year for more than fifty years, in addition to hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. His works ranged from f...