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H.G. Wells – Mr Britling Sees It Through – First UK Edition 1916
£485.00
A first edition, first printing published by Cassell in 1916. A near fine book with a previous owner’s inscription in pencil on the title page, with some bumping to the foot and head of the spine. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with some browning to the spine and some light chipping to the spine tips and corners. Rare in the original dust wrapper.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through is a gripping portrayal of life in England during World War I. Through the eyes of the titular character, Mr. Britling, the novel explores the impact of war on individuals and society. As he grapples with personal tragedies and societal changes, Mr. Britling confronts questions of patriotism, morality, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity. Wells’ insightful narrative offers a poignant reflection on the human experience amidst the chaos of war.
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A first edition, first printing published by Cassell in 1916. A near fine book with a previous owner’s inscription in pencil on the title page, with some bumping to the foot and head of the spine. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with some browning to the spine and some light chipping to the spine tips and corners. Rare in the original dust wrapper.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through is a gripping portrayal of life in England during World War I. Through the eyes of the titular character, Mr. Britling, the novel explores the impact of war on individuals and society. As he grapples with personal tragedies and societal changes, Mr. Britling confronts questions of patriotism, morality, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity. Wells’ insightful narrative offers a poignant reflection on the human experience amidst the chaos of war.
