Evolutionary Thought of Charles Darwin and Its Literary Transformation in the Works of H. G. Wells

Author(s)	Nidhi Thakur, Dr. Ashvini Joshi
Country	India
Abstract	This study explores the profound influence of Darwinian evolutionary theory on the literary imagination of H. G. Wells. Drawing upon the foundational ideas of Charles Darwin, particularly natural selection, adaptation, and survival of the fittest, the paper examines how Wells transforms scientific concepts into compelling narrative structures and character formations. Through close textual analysis of key works such as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Island of Doctor Moreau, the study highlights the depiction of evolutionary degeneration, social conflict, and existential uncertainty. It argues that Wells not only popularizes Darwinian thought but also critiques its social and ethical implications. The research demonstrates that evolutionary theory serves as both a thematic and structural foundation in Wells’s fiction, shaping his vision of humanity’s uncertain future.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-31

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