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Joan and Peter
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023491327
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 644
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
H.G. Wells's Joan and Peter: The Story of an Education offers a compelling glimpse into early 20th-century England, against the backdrop of a world on the cusp of immense change. This historical fiction explores the lives of its titular characters as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and the challenges of forging their identities.
Orphaned early, Joan and Peter's upbringing becomes a lens through which Wells examines the educational and social landscapes of his time. More than just a coming-of-age story, the novel provides insightful social commentary on the prevailing attitudes and societal structures just before and during World War I. Wells, a master of both science fiction and social observation, crafts a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of self-discovery, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in a rapidly evolving world. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover this classic work of literary fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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