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The Wonderful Visit

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
3 hours 45 minutes
ISBN
9781802560374
Published
26 August 2024
Imprint
Fantastica
  • angel
  • village
  • satire
  • human nature
  • societal critique
  • fantasy
  • innocence
  • transformation
  • vicar
  • hypocrisy

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In "The Wonderful Visit," H.G. Wells transports readers to a quaint English village disrupted by the sudden arrival of an ethereal angel. Mistaken for a rare bird and shot by a vicar, the angel embarks on an earthly sojourn, revealing the absurdities and hypocrisies of human society. Through the angel's innocent eyes, Wells masterfully critiques social norms and prejudices. This whimsical yet profound tale blends fantasy and satire, offering a fresh perspective on the human condition.

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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