Who is the author of the first scientific romance 'The Time Machine'?

A H. G. Wells
B Samuel Butler
C George Moore
D Henry James

Correct Answer: H. G. Wells

The Time Machine, first novel by H. G. Wells, published in book form in 1895. The novel is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction and the progenitor of the “time travel” subgenre.
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