The Food of the God

The Food of the Gods is a science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells. The action centers around two scientists who create a growth agent that they hope will be beneficial for humans. The book serves as a warning as to what happens when mankind tampers too much with nature. H.G. Wells was a prominent English author in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wells wrote many of the most famous science fiction novels in literature which has led to him being considered one of the fathers of science fiction. Wells was also a prolific and accomplished writer in other genres and he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Classic novels such as The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds have been adapted into numerous films and other media over the years.