Cover of The Sea Lady by H. G. Wells Audiobook The Sea Lady
Audiobook · Fantastica

The Sea Lady

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
3 hours 59 minutes
ISBN
9781802560350
Published
26 August 2024
Imprint
Fantastica
  • mermaid
  • fantasy
  • romance
  • English society
  • transformation
  • societal satire
  • folklore
  • human customs
  • enchantment
  • identity

Description

"The Sea Lady" by H.G. Wells is a mesmerizing tale of fantasy interwoven with societal satire. When a mermaid, intent on exploring human customs, integrates into English society, her enchanting allure challenges the conventional lives around her. Capturing themes of desire, identity, and transformation, this narrative dives deep into the constructs of both the mystical and the mundane. Delve into a novel that intertwines the allure of folklore with sharp social commentary.

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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