The New Machiavelli

"The New Machiavelli" by H.G. Wells is a political and personal novel blending ambition, idealism, and disillusionment. It follows Richard Remington, a charismatic politician and aspiring reformer, as he navigates the complexities of love, power, and governance. Through Remington’s rise and fall, Wells critiques the machinations of politics and the tension between personal desires and public responsibility. The novel explores themes of individualism, socialism, and the moral compromises inherent in leadership. Part autobiography, part social commentary, it reflects Wells’s own struggles with ideology and relationships. A compelling examination of human flaws and societal change, this work remains a timeless reflection on the pursuit of progress amidst personal and political turmoil.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Lydbog): 9781802564921

Release date

Lydbog: 7. april 2025