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Mr. Skelmersdale in Fairyland

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
35 minutes
ISBN
9781802564990
Published
10 April 2025
Imprint
Fantastica
  • fairyland
  • enchantment
  • longing
  • escapism
  • love
  • sacrifice
  • wonder
  • melancholy
  • human connection
  • supernatural encounter

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"Mr. Skelmersdale in Fairyland" by H.G. Wells is a whimsical yet poignant tale of an ordinary man’s extraordinary encounter with the supernatural. Mr. Skelmersdale, a shy and unassuming shopkeeper, finds himself transported to Fairyland, where he experiences wonder, love, and enchantment beyond his wildest dreams. However, his time in this magical realm comes at a price, as he struggles to reconcile his newfound happiness with the realities of his earthly life. Wells blends fantasy with social commentary, exploring themes of longing, escapism, and the human desire for connection. A blend of charm and melancholy, this story reflects on the fleeting nature of joy and the sacrifices we make for love.

Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, trained in biology under Huxley, and turned that laboratory habit into fiction. The Time Machine sent a Victorian into deep time; The War of the Worlds brought the sky down on the Home Counties. He wrote as if the future were a social problem with monsters attached. The novels argue while they entertain. A draper's son who made scientific romance a public language.

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