ON THE USE OF SCIENCE-FICTION GENRE BY H.G. WELLS

The science fiction genre is considered by many critics and authors to have originated in the 19th century. Herbert George Wells, who played an important role in English prose in this century, is considered by many to be the creator and father of the science fiction genre. In the article, the works of Herbert George Wells in the sciencefiction genre were studied and analyzed. His works, which played an important role in his being called the father of this genre, were examined. The history and plot of such works as "Time Machine" and "Invisible Man", which became a source of ideas for future science fiction works, were studied. The topics that George Wells touches on in parallel when using the science-fiction genre - social, political, industrial, etc. allusions - highlighted.