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The Wheels of Chance is a delightful and gently humorous novel by H. G. Wells that captures the spirit of adventure, romance, and self-discovery in everyday life. First published in 1896, the book departs from Wells's famous scientific romances to offer a warm, human-scale story set against the backdrop of late Victorian England.
The novel follows Mr. Hoopdriver, a timid and socially awkward draper's assistant who embarks on a bicycling holiday in hopes of escaping the monotony of his constrained existence. Along the road, he encounters Jessie Milton, a young woman fleeing an unhappy situation of her own. Their chance meeting sets in motion a journey filled with mishaps, misunderstandings, and moments of unexpected courage.
As the two travelers navigate both the English countryside and their own personal limitations, Wells explores themes of class, freedom, social convention, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people. With warmth and irony, the novel celebrates the liberating possibilities of travel and the transformative power of stepping beyond one's prescribed role.
Charming, insightful, and subtly satirical, The Wheels of Chance remains a timeless exploration of individuality and chance encounters. It stands as one of Wells's most accessible and endearing novels, offering readers humor, romance, and a compassionate view of human aspiration.
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