"The Underground Man" is a science fiction novel introduced by H. G.
Wells. After mankind has undergone a radical social evolution in regards
to group cooperation and herd behaviour, the sun unexpectedly dies,
forcing the survivors underground. They take with them the greatest
works of art and literature, only to one day emerge and create a Utopia
on earth's surface. 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.