The term 'RACE IN A WELLS NOVEL' can be summarized as the Eloi, a species of human-like creatures featured in H.G. Wells' novel The Time Machine. The Eloi are a peaceful, childlike race who live in a utopian society and are preyed upon by the Morlocks, another species of humanoid creatures. The Eloi are described as having pale skin, long hair, and slender bodies. They are also said to have a limited capacity for language and thought.