Mr. Britling Sees It Through

novel by Wells

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

July 1, 2026

Quick Summary

Mr. Britling Sees It Through is a novel by H.G. Wells published in 1916. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the English people during World War I. While Wells was generally an optimist regarding social progress, this work reflects the impact of the war, showing a shift towards a more pessimistic outlook on humanity's future, a theme that would continue in his later writings.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

3 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

H.G. Wells
Middle and late works
His next novel, Mr. Britling Sees It Through (1916), though touched by the prejudice and shortsightedness of wartime, gives a brilliant picture of the English people in World War I.
Read More
His next novel, Mr. Britling Sees It Through (1916), though touched by the prejudice and shortsightedness of wartime, gives a brilliant picture of the English people in World War I.
Read More