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The Passionate Friends

by H. G. Wells
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Overview

Wells’s 1913 novel is told as a letter from a father, to be read by his son upon coming of age. Stephen Stratton is involved in a hopeless love triangle with the aristocratic Lady Mary, a woman far above his social class. In this book, Wells uses old friendships as a means of describing the human condition.

Synopsis

Wells’s 1913 novel is told as a letter from a father, to be read by his son upon coming of age. Stephen Stratton is involved in a hopeless love triangle with the aristocratic Lady Mary, a woman far above his social class. In this book, Wells uses old friendships as a means of describing the human condition.

About the Author, H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), is often called the “Father of Science Fiction.” While science fiction was his most popular genre, Wells also wrote on history, politics, and made social commentary. His “scientific romances” speculated about the future, scientific advancements, and outer space. His works include The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds.

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Book Details

Published
April 5, 2011
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pages
382
ISBN
9781411442054

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