The History of Mr. Polly
work by Wells
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The History of Mr. Polly is a comic novel by H.G. Wells, published in 1910. It is one of his novels that focuses on lower middle-class life, drawing from Wells's own experiences. The story follows the hopes and frustrations of its protagonist, a clerk named Mr. Polly, offering a sympathetic portrayal of ordinary people. The novel is noted for its humor and its commentary on the social issues of the time.1
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