The History of Mr Polly - H. G. Wells

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Well's brilliant social novel, ranked #39 on The Guardian's list of 100 Best Novels.

The story of a small shopkeeper who rebels against his station in life, The History of Mr Polly is a unique mixture of social realism, romance, and vivacious and exuberant comedy. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, Alfred Polly concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself. Unexpected events, however, conspire at the last moment to lead the bewildered Mr Polly to a bright new future - after he saves a life, fakes his death, and escapes to a life of heroism, hope and ultimate happiness.