Publisher's Synopsis

The Wonderful Visit is a novel written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the arrival of an angel in the town. The angel, who is initially mistaken for a bird, is taken in by a young woman named Alice. As the angel becomes more involved in the lives of the villagers, he begins to challenge their beliefs and way of life. The novel explores themes of religion, morality, and social norms, and is considered one of Wells' early works of social commentary. The Wonderful Visit is a unique and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.1895. This book is a wonderful work of fiction by H.G. Wells, the author of �������The Time Machine.������� It is the tale of a fallen angel who simply cannot adapt to society in a small English village. The angel's reactions to the villagers, his pureness and wholesomeness make him an enemy of the people. As time passes on earth, he becomes more and more human, falling in love and suffering all the human trials and tribulations.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161393293
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.912
Language: English
Number of pages: 258
Weight: 885g
Height: 216mm
Width: 280mm
Spine width: 16mm