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The Temptation of Harringay

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Science fiction

In The Temptation of Harringay, H. G. Wells crafts a humorous and satirical tale about ambition, vanity, and the absurdity of social aspiration. The story follows Harringay, a middle-class man obsessed with rising above his station, who becomes entangled in a farcical scheme involving a fraudulent spiritualist medium and an eccentric inventor. Lured by promises of wealth, prestige, and a life among the elite, Harringay navigates a world of deception, misplaced confidence, and comic misadventures. As his dreams unravel, Wells delivers a sharp critique of class obsession, human gullibility, and the often-empty pursuit of success. With wit and irony, this lesser-known story showcases Wells’ talent for blending satire with social commentary, offering a lighthearted yet insightful look at the folly of misguided ambition.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Lydbog): 9781802567502
© 2017 Interactive Media (E-bog): 9781787242395

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 15. juli 2025
E-bog: 15. maj 2017

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