Wellsian

Who says Wikipedia is not to be trusted? I trust Wikipedia in many areas--certainly as much as I trust any encyclopedia or "authoritative" article. Why? Because--even though it's been proved many times that, say, advocates with an agenda will attempt to control the outward flow of information--the mechanisms are completely transparent. And whereas there aren't too many watchdogs out there looking out for us when it comes to "neutral" news, such as that put out by CNN, the New York Times, or whatever, there are tons of smart cynics filtering the info on Wikipedia.

As far as academics are concerned, the far better alternative to Wikipedia is JStor, a subscription-only database that contains publications that have passed the jury of print media. Many of the articles are academic in nature, which certainly doesn't mean they're any more reliable as far as I'm concerned. But the opinions therein are--theoretically--based in a thorough perusal of the extant sources, so they tend to exude at least the illusion of objectivity.

That being said, here is the Wikipedia link to H. G. Wells' bio, where there is all sorts of fascinating information to be had on his upbringing, his adulterous married life, his liaisons with students, and the like. All ripe fodder for discussion in a Lit and Tech class, especially when those private experiences translate directly into some of the convictions of the book.

p.s. (and this is very important) As our Techlit Application of the Day, HERE is a link to edible googly eyes. I hear they improve the taste and appearance of most foods immeasurably.