An Englishman Looks at the World by H.G. Wells

The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of society and politics. It critiques the social conventions and institutions of England during the early 20th century. The author argues for progressive reforms and challenges traditional values, advocating for a more rational and scientific approach to governance. He also discusses the role of education in shaping individuals and society, as well as the impact of technology on human relationships.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1914 · Genre: Essay, Non-fiction, Social Commentary · 26 chapters · 113,037 words

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(_July, 1909_.)

The telephone bell rings with the petulant persistence that marks a trunk call, and I go in from some ineffectual gymnastics on the lawn to deal with the irruption. There is the usual trouble in connecting up, minute voices in Folkestone and Dover and London call to one another and are submerged by buzzings and throbbings. Then in elfin tones the real message comes through: "Blériot has crossed the Channel. An article . about what it means."

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• Work type: Essay
• Author: H.G. Wells
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, Social Commentary, Philosophy, Cultural Criticism
• Length: 113,037 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,002 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Genres

• Essay — The book is a collection of essays offering reflections and observations on various topics.
• Non-fiction — The content is based on real-world observations and analysis rather than fictional narratives.
• Social Commentary — The essays provide insights and critiques on societal issues and developments.
• Philosophy — The work explores philosophical themes and questions about human society and progress.

Tags

Satire · Social Commentary · Travelogue · Humor · Observation · Criticism · Politics · Sociology · Culture · History · Philosophy · Realism

Contents

• The Coming of Blériot
• My First Flight
• Off the Chain
• Of the New Reign
• Will the Empire Live?
• The Labour Unrest
• The Great State
• The Common Sense of Warfare
• The Contemporary Novel
• The Philosopher's Public Library
• About Chesterton and Belloc
• About Sir Thomas More
• Traffic and Rebuilding
• The so-Called Science of Sociology
• Divorce
• The Schoolmaster and the Empire
• The Endowment of Motherhood
• Doctors
• An Age of Specialisation
• Is there a People?
• The Disease of Parliaments
• The American Population
• The Possible Collapse of Civilisation
• The Ideal Citizen
• Some Possible Discoveries
• The Human Adventure

More by H.G. Wells

• The Time Machine (1895)
• A Short History of the World (1922)
• The Invisible Man, A Grotesque Romance (1897)
• The War of the Worlds (1897)
• The Adventures of Tommy (1946)
• The Pearl of Love (1946)
• The Reign of Uya the Lion (1946)
• The Fight in the Lion's Thicket (1946)
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