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An Englishman Looks At The World; Being A Series Of Unrestrained Remarks Upon Contemporary Matters

An Englishman Looks At The World; Being A Series Of Unrestrained Remarks Upon Contemporary Matters

G. Wells, H.

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 935484099X
ISBN13: 9789354840999
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sharp eye, a generous heart, and a restless curiosity about the world we inhabit. An Englishman Looks At The World gathers H. G. Wells's unrestrained remarks on matters that still shape our public life. This collection offers a vivid map of turn of the century London, Edwardian Britain, and the broader currents of public discourse. Read as social commentary essays and political satire essays, the pieces form a cohesive public discourse collection that traverses imperial critique and reform, technology and society, and the clashes between religion and science. The voice is clear, accessible, and charged with energy, inviting both the casually curious and the serious reader of classic literature to engage with ideas that felt urgent then and remain provocative now. Historically, the work stands as a bridge between mid-Edwardian opinion pieces and contemporary scepticism, revealing Wells's bold esthetic and ethical sensibility. It is not merely a historical artefact but a living dialogue about how societies orient themselves amid progress, power, and dissent. Alpha Editions' edition is more than a reprint; it is a restoration designed for today's readers and for future generations. A true collector's item and a cultural treasure, it invites fresh attention to a writer who helped shape public life and the way we talk about it. For educated readers and general readers alike, the book offers enduring insight and unapologetic integrity.

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