Description
This novel offers a sweeping, semi-autobiographical account of a man's ambitious rise and eventual fall in Edwardian England. Through the eyes of George Ponderevo, readers witness the intoxicating allure of wealth and social climbing, set against a backdrop of burgeoning scientific innovation and capitalist enterprise. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the often-corrupting influence of money, exploring the complex social strata and the desperate pursuit of success. Wells masterfully crafts a vivid portrait of a society on the cusp of change, questioning the true cost of progress and the nature of a life well-lived.
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paperback
CreateSpace
Published Mar 22, 2014
354 pages
ISBN: 9781497425118
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First Published
1909
Language
eng
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