Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences
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"Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences" by H. G. Wells is a collection published in 1895. Wells's first book presents witty dialogues between a young man named George and his affluent uncle recently returned from South Africa. Through twelve conversations, they explore fashion, social discomfort, ideals, photography, art, engagement, marriage, and other aspects of Victorian life. Two additional pieces examine aestheticism and physiognomy, offering satirical commentary on
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| Author | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08036643 |
| Title | Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Select_Conversations_with_an_Uncle |
| Contents | Of conversation and the anatomy of fashion -- The theory of the perpetual discomfort of humanity -- The use of ideals -- The art of being photographed -- Bagshot's mural decorations -- On social music -- The joys of being engaged -- La belle dame sans merci -- On a tricycle -- An unsuspected masterpiece -- The great change -- The pains of marriage -- A misunderstood artist -- The man with a nose. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29472 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29472-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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