Mr blettsworthy on rampole island (Herbert George Wells)

Often called the father of science fiction, British author Herbert George Wells literary works are notable for being some of the first titles of the science fiction genre. „Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island” is a 1928 novel aby H. G. Wells. It tells the story of a young Englishman Arnold Blettsworthy who, after being betrayed aby a business partner, is advised to go travelling in an attempt to recover from his severe disillusionment. During the voyage the ship is wrecked and Mr. Blettsworthy gets on Rampole island inhabited by unfriendly savages. However, instead of being full of relaxation and recuperation his trip is filled with nautical mutinies, cannibals, and much that is not what it seems. The novel combines several author’s favorite themes, namely, love, marriage, politics, adventure and science fiction.