This is the annotated edition including the rare biographical essay by Edwin E. Slosson called “H. G. Wells — A Major Prophet Of His Time”.
In Joan And Peter Mr. Wells has vitalized problems of vast importance and told a story of compelling interest. The development of character in the children, Joan and Peter, the swiftly shifting world scenery that is background to their youth, the brilliant commentary on current educational ideas, are presented by Mr. Wells with a directness and power that make this novel a story for all intelligent people.
