The History of Mr. Polly
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ISBN10: 1162618698
ISBN13: 9781162618692
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.59 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162618692
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.59 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of Mr. Polly is a novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1910. The story revolves around the life of Alfred Polly, a man who is dissatisfied with his mundane existence and longs for something more. He is trapped in a loveless marriage and works as a shopkeeper in a small town. One day, he decides to escape his boring life and sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences many adventures. Eventually, he finds himself in a situation where he must confront his past and make a difficult decision about his future. The History of Mr. Polly is a poignant and insightful examination of the human condition, and a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.Mr. Wells brings the reader to meet Mr. Polly in this brilliant novel. As in all of H.G. Wells' works, the History of Mr. Polly is an enchanting tale with memorable characters brought to life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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