The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents

Name: The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
Author: H. G. Wells

By H. G. Wells

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British Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Short Stories

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The collection presents a series of short fictions that mix speculative science, dark humor, and ironic twists. Each tale turns some element of curiosity—experimental bacteria, exotic plants, mechanical power, forged antiquities, or peculiar spectacles—into a compact episode of misadventure or moral unease. Settings range from laboratories and workshops to industrial sites and remote islands, and tones shift between comic fraud, uncanny observation, and suspenseful catastrophe. Recurrent concerns include human ambition and gullibility, the unintended consequences of experiment and invention, and the uneasy boundary between knowledge and responsibility.

About the Author

H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and social commentator, renowned for his contributions to science fiction and social criticism. Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' Wells explored themes of technology, society, and human nature in his works. His notable titles include "The War of the Worlds," which depicts an alien invasion, and "The Time Machine," a pioneering narrative that delves into time travel. In addition to fiction, Wells wrote extensively on contemporary issues, as seen in works like "An Englishman Looks at the World." His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, making him a significant figure in both literature and social thought.