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The protagonist of The History of Mr. Polly is an antihero inspired by H. G. Wells's early experiences in the drapery trade: Alfred Polly, born circa 1870, a timid and directionless young man living in Edwardian England, who despite his own bumbling achieves contented serenity with little help from those around him. Mr. Polly's most striking ...
- H. G. Wells
- 1910
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The History of Mr. Polly. H.G. Wells, John Sutherland (Introduction), Simon J. James (Notes) 3.65. 1,967ratings226reviews. Kindle $2.99. Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters.
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Let me tell the history of Mr. Polly from the cradle to these present difficulties. “First the infant, mewling and puking in its nurse’s arms.”
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- H. G. Wells
- English
- 1910
- The History of Mr. Polly
Dec 27, 2005 · The History of Mr Polly (Penguin Classics) Paperback – December 27, 2005. by H. G. Wells (Author), John Sutherland (Editor, Introduction), Simon James (Editor) 4.1 446 ratings. See all formats and editions. Well's brilliant social novel, ranked #39 on The Guardian's list of 100 Best Novels.
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Jun 4, 2024 · The history of Mr. Polly by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. Publication date 1909 Publisher New York, Duffield and Company Collection internetarchivebooks
Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife’s nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman’s outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself.
