The Wonderful Visit

EAN : 9791041807130

WELLS H. G.

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EAN : 9791041807130

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041807130
Réf. fournisseur : 300052
Date Parution : 5 juin 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 172
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:10 mm
Poids : 230gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Wonderful Visit" by H. G. Wells is a fantastical narrative that explores the unexpected arrival of an angel in a small English village. The story begins with a mysterious glare and sound on Sidderford Moor, witnessed by a few villagers. The Vicar of Siddermorton, an ornithologist, is intrigued by reports of a strange bird and sets out with his gun, only to accidentally shoot an angel. The angel, with iridescent wings and a saffron robe, is bewildered by the earthly realm, perceiving it as a dream. The Vicar, equally perplexed, attempts to rationalize the angel's presence, considering the possibility of multiple dimensions or worlds. As the angel adapts to human customs, he is dressed in the Vicar's clothes, which diminishes his ethereal appearance. The Vicar's household and the local community react with shock and disbelief, particularly the Curate's wife, who is scandalized by the angel's initial attire. The Vicar seeks the help of Doctor Crump, who dismisses the angel as a case of abnormality rather than a celestial being. The narrative delves into themes of perception, reality, and the clash between the mundane and the extraordinary. Wells uses the angel's visit to critique societal norms and the limitations of human understanding, blending humor with philosophical inquiry. The story challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries of reality and the nature of belief, leaving them to ponder the coexistence of the fantastical and the real.
Biographie : Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games.