The History of Mr. Polly

The story revolves around a middle-aged man who feels trapped in his mundane life and marriage. He dreams of escaping to a more exciting existence but lacks the courage to take action. The narrative explores themes of identity, freedom, and the human desire for change.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1910 · Genre: Comedy, Bildungsroman, Social Commentary · 10 chapters

Contents

• Beginnings, and the Bazaar
• The Dismissal of Parsons
• Cribs
• Mr. Polly an Orphan
• Mr. Polly Takes a Vacation
• Miriam
• The Little Shop at Fishbourne
• Making an End to Things
• The Potwell Inn
• Miriam Revisited

More by H.G. Wells

• The Wild Asses of the Devil (1946)
• Ugh-Lomi and Uya (1946)
• The First Horseman (1946)
• The Fight in the Lion's Thicket (1946)
• The Croquet Player (1937)
• The Time Machine (1895)
• The Reign of Uya the Lion (1946)
• Star-Begotten (1946)
• All works by H.G. Wells