"Mr. Britling Sees It Through" is H.G. Wells's "masterpiece of the wartime experience in England." The novel was published in September 1916. "Mr. Britling Sees It Through" tells the story of a renowned writer, Mr. Britling, a protagonist who is quite evidently an alter ego of the author. (Wikipedia)
Herbert George Wells, (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, including even two books on war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a "father of science fiction". (Wikipedia)