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In Mr. Britling Sees It Through, H. G. Wells crafts a poignant narrative that grapples with the chaos of World War I. What starts as a whimsical tale of an Americans first visit to England quickly shifts as the wars onset transforms the landscape of life. Through the eyes of the residents of a rural Essex home, Wells captures the daily upheaval and emotional turmoil as they strive to navigate a world irrevocably altered. Written in 1916, amidst the ongoing conflict, this novel reflects Wells uncertainty about the future while still clinging to the hope that something positive could emerge from...

Dive into the whimsical and heartfelt journey of Mr. Polly, a man who, feeling stifled by the monotony of his conventional life, decides to take a bold leap and transform everything. H.G. Wells, drawing inspiration from his own early experiences as the son of a struggling shopkeeper and a draper’s apprentice, paints a vivid picture of the lower middle class in his novels. Works like The Wheels of Chance (1896), Kipps (1905), and The History of Mr. Polly (1910) capture the frustrations of those trapped in tedious jobs, while showcasing their courageous attempts to break free. H.G. Wells (1866...