The History of Mr. Polly (Annotated) cover art

The History of Mr. Polly (Annotated)

Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options

The History of Mr. Polly (Annotated)

By: H.G. Wells
Narrated by: Simon Hester
Try for £0.00

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £13.27

Buy Now for £13.27

About this listen

"This is a history and not a glorification of Mr. Polly, and I tell of things as they were with him.”

So writes H.G Wells toward the end of his story of Mr. Polly, and indeed, the narrator’s voice throughout the book leaves us altogether ambivalent about his protagonist.

The diminutive Everyman of the story is neither fully hero nor villain.

A book that, although gently humorous, gives us no facile answers to life's frustrations and conundrums, but leaves us with a fitting reflection of our own often bewildering existence.

Narrated by Simon Hester and with original music.

Public Domain (P)2021 Simon Hester
Classics Literature & Fiction Comedy Witty
All stars
Most relevant
some of the best writings in English.. flawless. The hero develops.. matures and understands. Recommend this book fully

a great story of life

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.