This is H. G. Wells' 1915 novel, "The Research Magnificent". The story
is presented as the efforts of one Mr. White to compile, collate, and
preserve the life's work of his deceased academic friend, William
Porphyry Benham. The tale centres around the recounting of Benham's
attempts to live a noble life-an endeavour that brings him into conflict
with his friends, his mother, and his wife. "The Research Magnificent is
widely considered as being among the top 100 greatest books of all time,
making it a must-read for all lovers of literature and a book not to be
missed by fans and collectors of Wells seminal work. Herbert George
Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety
of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social
commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions
to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine"
(1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898).
"The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his
later works are increasingly political and didactic. Many vintage books
such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are
republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality
edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the
author.
