The Wonderful Visit (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169749894)

The Wonderful Visit is a novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the arrival of an angelic creature from another world. The creature, named Mr. Angel, is initially welcomed with curiosity and awe by the villagers, but as he begins to interact with them, his behavior becomes increasingly strange and unpredictable.Mr. Angel's presence in the village causes a stir among the local clergy, who are suspicious of his motives and seek to expose him as a fraud. Meanwhile, the villagers are drawn to Mr. Angel's otherworldly charm and begin to see him as a savior figure.As the story unfolds, Mr. Angel's true nature is revealed, and the villagers are forced to confront their own prejudices and beliefs about the nature of good and evil. The novel explores themes of religion, morality, and the nature of humanity, and is considered one of Wells' most thought-provoking works.Overall, The Wonderful Visit is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience and the mysteries of the universe.1895. This book is a wonderful work of fiction by H.G. Wells, the author of �������The Time Machine.������� It is the tale of a fallen angel who simply cannot adapt to society in a small English village. The angel's reactions to the villagers, his pureness and wholesomeness make him an enemy of the people. As time passes on earth, he becomes more and more human, falling in love and suffering all the human trials and tribulations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN-10: 1169749895
ISBN-13: 9781169749894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d