Star Begotten: A Biological Fantasia
| Title | Star Begotten: A Biological Fantasia |
| Year for Search | 1937 |
| Authors | Wells, H[erbert] G[eorge](1866-1946) |
| Tertiary Authors | Wells, H. G. |
| Secondary Title | London Mercury |
| Volume / Edition | 35 - 36.210 - 212 |
| Pagination | 553-82; 37-66; 151-79. (Chapters 1-3; 4-7; 8-10) |
| Date Published | April - June 1937 |
| Publisher | Chatto & Windus |
| Place Published | London |
| Keywords | English author, Male author |
| Annotation | The novel focuses on the belief that cosmic rays are causing positive mutations in humans and producing more rational people who will, over time, bring about a better world. Chapter 9 includes some eutopian material including better education, world peace and world citizenship with complete freedom of movement, abundance, the world turned into a garden, and individuality. Chapter 9 is 169-85 (C&W); 186-202 (Viking); 124-33 (WUP); London Mercury 36.212 (June 1937): 166-72. |
| Additional Publishers | Repub. London: Chatto & Windus. U.S. ed. New York: Viking, 1937. Both U.K. and U.S. eds. published in June. Rpt. ed. John Huntington. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press, 2006. |
| Holding Institutions | O |
| Author Note | (1866-1946) |
| Full Text | 1937 Wells, H[erbert] G[eorge] (1866-1946). “Star Begotten: A Biological Fantasia.” London Mercury 35 - 36.210 - 212 (April - June 1937): 553-82; 37-66; 151-79. (Chapters 1-3; 4-7; 8-10). Repub. London: Chatto & Windus. U.S. ed. New York: Viking, 1937. Both U.K. and U.S. eds. published in June. Rpt. ed. John Huntington. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press, 2006. O The novel focuses on the belief that cosmic rays are causing positive mutations in humans and producing more rational people who will over time bring about a better world. Chapter 9 includes some eutopian material including better education, world peace and world citizenship with complete freedom of movement, abundance, the world turned into a garden, and individuality. Chapter 9 is London Mercury 36.212 (June 1937): 166-72; 169-85 (C&W); 186-202 (Viking); 124-33 (WUP). |
