The Autocracy of Mr Parham

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
Cover of the book The Autocracy of Mr Parham by Herbert George Wells, Ktoczyta.pl
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Herbert George Wells ISBN: 9788381155724
Publisher: Ktoczyta.pl Publication: April 14, 2017
Imprint: Ktoczyta.pl Language: English
Author: Herbert George Wells
ISBN: 9788381155724
Publisher: Ktoczyta.pl
Publication: April 14, 2017
Imprint: Ktoczyta.pl
Language: English

Mr. Parham is a university academic of the traditional, classical sort, very much a snob and unhappy with many of the social trends of the time. Sir Bussy Woodcock is a self-made millionaire of sharp intelligence and great energy but lowly beginnings and no cultural education. This unlikely pair meet by chance and form an intermittent relationship. In an attempt to foster this acquaintance that goes on for six years, Mr. Parham finds himself involved in séances that summon a Master Spirit from the beyond. This entity occupies Mr. Parham’s body, and commences to inspire a political movement (the League of Duty Paramount) that overthrows the British government in a coup d’état. This is an intriguing tale which Wells uses to explore opposing social and political views of the period, with the fantasy element a vehicle for so doing. On the way, he creates a couple of memorable characters.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Mr. Parham is a university academic of the traditional, classical sort, very much a snob and unhappy with many of the social trends of the time. Sir Bussy Woodcock is a self-made millionaire of sharp intelligence and great energy but lowly beginnings and no cultural education. This unlikely pair meet by chance and form an intermittent relationship. In an attempt to foster this acquaintance that goes on for six years, Mr. Parham finds himself involved in séances that summon a Master Spirit from the beyond. This entity occupies Mr. Parham’s body, and commences to inspire a political movement (the League of Duty Paramount) that overthrows the British government in a coup d’état. This is an intriguing tale which Wells uses to explore opposing social and political views of the period, with the fantasy element a vehicle for so doing. On the way, he creates a couple of memorable characters.

More books from Ktoczyta.pl

Cover of the book The Thunder Dragon Gate by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book The Salt of the Earth by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Harvey Garrard’s Crime by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Oliwer Twist by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book The Green Bungalow by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Black Light by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Drums of the Sunset by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Wax by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book The Prince of India by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Aaron Rodd, Diviner by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Putting Crime Over by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book The Lone House Mystery and Other Stories by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book The Golden Triangle by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Biltmore Oswald by Herbert George Wells
Cover of the book Netta by Herbert George Wells
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy