Kipps

H. G. Wells

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Sinossi

Kipps is a humorous and insightful novel that explores social class, ambition, and personal identity in early 20th-century England. The story follows Arthur Kipps, a kind-hearted and somewhat naïve young man who works as a draper's assistant and dreams of a better life beyond his modest circumstances.

When Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune, his world is turned upside down. Suddenly thrust into high society, he struggles to adapt to new expectations, manners, and relationships that feel foreign and restrictive. As Kipps navigates romance, social pressure, and the tension between authenticity and ambition, he must decide whether wealth truly offers happiness or merely complicates life.

With warmth, realism, and gentle satire, H. G. Wells paints a vivid portrait of class mobility and social pretension. Kipps is both a coming-of-age story and a thoughtful critique of Edwardian society, celebrating honesty, individuality, and the quiet dignity of staying true to oneself.

Disponibile da: 10/02/2026.

Lunghezza di stampa: 389 pagine.

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