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Bealby

Bealby

Wells, H. G.

Paperback

HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025296354
ISBN13: 9781025296357
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bealby is a delightful comedic novel by the prolific H.G. Wells that offers a sharp and entertaining look at the rigid social structures of early 20th-century England. The story follows the misadventures of Arthur Bealby, a spirited young boy who is sent to work as a steward's boy in a grand country house. Unwilling to submit to the stifling life of domestic service, Bealby causes a minor catastrophe and flees into the English countryside. His flight leads to a series of farcical encounters with an array of colorful characters, including a beautiful actress on a caravan holiday, a distracted philosopher, and an opportunistic tramp.

Through Bealby's eyes, Wells skewers the pretensions of the upper class and the complexities of the British class system with wit and charm. Far removed from the author's famous science fiction works, Bealby showcases Wells's talent for light-hearted social satire and character-driven comedy. This brisk and engaging narrative remains a testament to Wells's versatility as a storyteller, providing a humorous yet insightful exploration of rebellion and the desire for freedom in a highly structured world.

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