The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells
"The History of Mr. Polly" is a comedic novel that tells the story of Alfred Polly, a man dissatisfied with his life and marriage. After faking his death in a fire, he leaves his wife and shop behind to start a new life. He eventually finds peace and contentment working as an assistant to a man who runs a country inn. The book explores themes of self-discovery, the struggle against societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness.
The 1169th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1910
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- Famous Authors Name Their Favorite Novels(from 1915) (New York Times)