Kipps
Kipps

Author: Herbert George Wells

Publisher:

Published: 1905

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13:

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Orphaned at an early age, raised by his aunt and uncle, and apprenticed for seven years to a draper, Artie Kipps is stunned to discover upon reading a newspaper advertisement that he is the grandson of a wealthy gentleman and the inheritor of his fortune. Thrown dramatically into the upper classes, he struggles desperately to learn the etiquette and rules of polite society. But as he soon discovers, becoming a true gentleman is neither as easy nor as desirable as it at first appears. Wells satirized what he saw as a gross stupidity and blight upon English society; the pretensions of and obsession with class. The basis for the musical Half a Sixpence.

Kipps
Kipps

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

Published: 2013-11-25

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 384964118X

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This is the annotated edition including the rare biographical essay by Edwin E. Slosson called "H. G. Wells - A Major Prophet Of His Time". In "Kipps" Mr. Wells emphasizes an unfamiliar phase of his many-sided talent. Unlike the majority of his fiction, dealing with unknown worlds and with futurity, "Kipps" is a story of the present moment and living people. Its scene is England—Folkestone and nearby towns of the south coast mainly, and London for a few chapters —and its characters all move in that social world that is constantly struggling for a position beyond and above it. Kipps' himself emerges in Mr. Wells's first chapter as a mere boy on his way to a strange home, with his uncle and aunt. He passes through several evolutionary stages from poverty to affluence, and from affluence through a despondent moment of failure and despair to the competency and comfort of a secure position in the world to which he belongs by birth and breeding. His career is portrayed by Mr. Wells with extraordinary vigor, truth, and humor. It scarcely exceeds rashness to say that not since "David Copperfield" has English literature been enriched with so remarkable a story of the growth of a boy through youth into manhood.

Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul
Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-14

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1473345057

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"Kipps", also known as "The Remarkable Mr. Kipps", is a novel by H. G. Wells. It marks a turning point for the author, moving away from the futuristic science fiction for which he is famed and onto more down-to-earth accounts of twentieth-century British society. Within it, Wells clearly draws from his own knowledge of Britain's social structure to present an interesting autobiographical tale. Contents include: "The Little Shop at New Romney", "The Emporium", "The Woodcarving Class", "Chitterlow", "'Swapped!'", "The Unexpected", "The Walshinghams", "Engaged", "The Bicycle Manufacturer", "The Pupil Lover", "Discords", "London", "Kipps Enters Society", "The Labyrinthodon", et cetera. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Kipps
Kipps

Author: Herbert George Wells

Publisher: Library of Alexandria

Published: 1924-01-01

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1465513434

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Kipps by H. G. Wells - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)
Kipps by H. G. Wells - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 1786565692

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Kipps’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of H. G. Wells’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wells includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Kipps’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wells’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

The Collected Works of H. G. Wells
The Collected Works of H. G. Wells

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-16

Total Pages: 7353

ISBN-13:

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The Collected Works of H. G. Wells is a monumental collection of science fiction novels, short stories, and essays that showcase H. G. Wells' visionary imagination and his profound impact on the genre. Wells' literary style is characterized by his ability to combine scientific speculation with social commentary, creating works that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. From the timeless classic 'The War of the Worlds' to the imaginative 'The Invisible Man', this collection is a treasure trove of imaginative storytelling that continues to captivate readers today. H. G. Wells, a prolific writer and social reformer, was heavily influenced by his interest in scientific advancements and his concerns about the future of society. His experiences growing up in the industrial age inspired many of his works, which often explore themes of progress, morality, and the consequences of unchecked power. Wells' curiosity about the world and his desire to envision different futures drove him to create some of the most enduring works in science fiction literature. I highly recommend The Collected Works of H. G. Wells to anyone interested in exploring the intersections of science, society, and imagination. Wells' ability to blend scientific accuracy with speculative fiction makes this collection a must-read for fans of the genre and those interested in the ways in which literature can shape our understanding of the world.

The Collected Works
The Collected Works

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 7419

ISBN-13:

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Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946), known as H. G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is called a father of science fiction. This edition includes: H. G. Wells by J. D. Beresford Mr. Wells as Historian by Arnold Wycombe Gomme Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants by G. K. Chesterton Essays and Articles Novels and Short Stories: A Modern Utopia Ann Veronica Bealby In the Days of the Comet Joan and Peter Kipps Love and Mr. Lewisham Marriage Mr. Britling Sees It Through The Chronic Argonauts The First Men in the Moon The Food of the Gods The History of Mr Polly The Invisible Man The Island of Dr Moreau The New Machiavelli The Passionate Friends The Prophetic Trilogy The Research Magnificent The Sea Lady The Secret Places of the Heart The Soul of a Bishop The Time Machine The Undying Fire The War in the Air The War of the Worlds The Wheels of Chance The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman The Wonderful Visit The World Set Free Tono-bungay When the Sleeper Wakes Collections of Short Stories Short Stories: A Catastrophe A Deal in Ostriches A Dream of Armageddon A Slip Under the Microscope A Story of the Days to Come A Story of the Stone Age A Tale of the Twentieth Century A Talk with Gryllotalpa How Gabriel Became Thompson How Pingwill Was Routed In the Abyss Le Mari Terrible Little Mother Up the Morderberg Miss Winchelsea's Heart Mr. Brisher's Treasure Mr. Ledbetter's Vacation Mr. Marshall's Doppelganger Mr.

Collected Works
Collected Works

Author: H. G. Wells

Publisher: AtheneMedia-Verlag

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 9825

ISBN-13: 3869924063

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This comprehensive collection - without images and optimized in file size for quick access - contains: A Modern Utopia A Short History of the World An Englishman Looks at the World / Being a Series of Unrestrained Remarks upon Contemporary Matters Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story Anticipations / Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human Life and Thought Bealby; A Holiday Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump / Being a First Selection from the Literary Remains of George Boon, Appropriate to the Times Certain Personal Matters First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and Rule of Life Floor Games; a companion volume to "Little Wars" God, the Invisible King In the Days of the Comet In the Fourth Year: Anticipations of a World Peace Joan and Peter: The story of an education Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul Little Wars (a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books) Love and Mr. Lewisham Mankind in the Making Marriage Mr. Britling Sees It Through Russia in the Shadows Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences Socialism and the family Tales of Space and Time Text Book of Biology, Vertebrata The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories The Discovery of the Future The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories The First Men in the Moon The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth The Future in America: A Search After Realities The History of Mr. Polly The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance The Island of Doctor Moreau The New Machiavelli The New Teaching of History / With a reply to some recent criticisms of The Outline of History The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind The Plattner Story, and Others The Red Room The Research Magnificent The Salvaging Of Civilization The Sea Lady The Secret Places of the Heart The Sleeper Awakes / A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes The Soul of a Bishop The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents The Time Machine The Undying Fire: A contemporary novel The War in the Air The War of the Worlds The War That Will End War The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman The Wonderful Visit The World Set Free This Misery of Boots Tono-Bungay Twelve Stories and a Dream War and the Future: Italy, France and Britain at War Washington and the Riddle of Peace What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War When the Sleeper Wakes Herbert George Wells wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback - utopian works and foresaw the advent of aircraft, tanks, space travel, nuclear weapons, satellite television and something resembling the World Wide Web. His science fiction imagined time travel, alien invasion, invisibility, and biological engineering...