Bealby; A Holiday
by H. G. Wells
'Bealby; A Holiday' Summary
Thirteen-year-old Bealby, stifled by his placement as a steward's-room boy in the palatial Shonts estate, decides to break free from the constraints of his working-class life. His youthful rebellion inadvertently disrupts a weekend party hosted by the nouveau riche couple leasing the estate. As Bealby navigates the complexities of social class and the challenges of adolescence, he embarks on a humorous adventure that leads to unexpected self-discoveries and a deeper understanding of his place in the world.Book Details
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H. G. Wells
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He was most prominent as a forward-looking, even prophetic social critic who devoted his literary talents to the development of a progressive vision on a global scale. A futurist, he wrote a number of...
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