Kipps (Penguin Classics)
Kipps by H. G. Wells, published by Penguin Classics on December 27, 2005, is a 320-page exploration of social class and personal transformation. The story follows Artie Kipps, an orphan raised by his aunt and uncle, who learns he is the heir to a fortune after discovering a newspaper advertisement. As he navigates the complexities of upper-class society, Kipps grapples with the challenges of etiquette and the realities of becoming a gentleman, revealing the absurdities of social pretension.
This edition presents a humorous tale that critiques societal norms while detailing Kipps’ journey of self-improvement. Readers will find a witty satire that highlights the struggles of adapting to a new social environment, emphasizing themes of identity and class. The narrative unfolds in a manner that reflects the intricacies of British and Irish fiction, making it a notable addition to the Penguin Classics collection.
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A hilarious tale of one man’s struggle for self improvement and a witty satire of pretension
Orphaned at an early age, raised by his aunt and uncle, and apprenticed for seven years to a draper, Artie Kipps is stunned to discover upon reading a newspaper advertisement that he is the grandson of a wealthy gentleman – and the inheritor of his fortune. Thrown dramatically into the upper classes, he struggles desperately to learn the etiquette and rules of polite society. But as he soon discovers, becoming a ‘true gentleman’ is neither as easy nor as desirable as it at first appears.
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