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The History of Mr. Polly

H. G. Wells · 2001

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H. G. Wells' comic 1910 novel, The History of Mr. Polly, stars Alfred Polly, a timid man who is more successful at daydreaming than working in the local draper's shops. He marries a woman he's not really in love with, despite being in love with another, and together they attempt to create a success of their own shop while slowly making one another miserable. But on the night of a fire everything changes in Mr. Polly's life.

Book details

Year
2001
Language
English
Publisher
House of Stratus
Editions
126
Reader rating
4.0 / 5 (5)
Pages
270
ISBN
9780755104048

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