The History of Mr Polly

Written by H. G. Wells

Narrated by Simon Hester

"This is a history and not a glorification of Mr. Polly, and I tell of things as they were with him”

So writes H.G Wells towards the end of his story of Mr Polly and indeed the narrator’s voice throughout the book leaves us altogether ambivalent about his protagonist.

The diminutive Everyman of the story is neither fully hero nor villain.

 

A book that, although gently humorous, gives us no facile answers to life's frustrations and conundrums, but leaves us with a fitting reflaction of our own often bewildering existence.

Narrated by Simon Hester and with original music.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Head Stories Audio
• Release date: May 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664937109

H. G. Wells

H.G. Wells is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. He was the author of numerous classics such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The War of the Worlds, and many more.