Sunday, April 18, 2010

Career and Awards


Throughout Wells life, he had many jobs and careers ranging from many temp and apprenticeships to things he is more famous for like teaching and writing. After going to school for a short time, Wells began many apprenticeships. Wells worked as a draper, a chemist assistant and many other jobs that were not successful. In 1879 Wells began his teaching career as a pupil tutor at the National School at Wookey. Later wells took a position at the Midhurst Grammar School which also meant he could continue his education. During this time, he helped set up the Royal College of Science Association where he became the president in 1909. In 1890 Wells finished his education with a Bachelors of Science and left as being a teacher. Along with teaching, wells also deviled in art. During his marriage with Amy, he used sketches as a tool of self expression. finally wells is most famous for his literary achievements. Even though wells is famous for his science fiction novels, he also wrote many novels in nonfiction. three of Wells most famous literary works come fro the genre of Science Fiction. Wells first novel was "The Time machine" in 1895. In 1897 he wrote the book titled "The Invisible Man". In 1898 Wells wrote his most famous novel titled "The War of The Worlds". As a result of his great literary achievements, the H.G. Wells award was created in his honor.

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