Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Mr. Polly is a novel by H. G. Wells, first published in 1910. The book tells the story of Alfred Polly, a young man who is unhappy with his life and his job as a draper's assistant in a small town in England. Polly is a dreamer and a romantic, but he is also lazy and lacks ambition. He is married to a woman he does not love and is trapped in a life he despises.One day, Polly decides to run away and start a new life. He sets fire to his shop and escapes, but soon realizes that he has nowhere to go and no plan for the future. He wanders through the countryside, meeting a variety of characters and having a series of adventures. Along the way, he learns about himself and the world around him, and begins to find meaning and purpose in his life.The History of Mr. Polly is a humorous and poignant novel that explores themes of identity, freedom, and the search for happiness. It is a classic of English literature and is still widely read and admired 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.
