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  The History of Mr Polly (Penguin Classics) (Paperback) By (author) H. G. Wells, Introduction by John Sutherland, Edited by Simon James

  

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  Short Description for The History of Mr PollyMr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself.
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  • Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
  • Published: 27 December 2005
  • Format: Paperback 272 pages
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  • Categories: Contemporary Fiction | Classics
  • ISBN 13: 9780141441078 ISBN 10: 0141441070
  • Sales rank: 86,201

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Full description for The History of Mr Polly

• Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself. Unexpected events, however, conspire at the last moment to lead the bewildered Mr Polly to a bright new future after he saves a life, fakes his death, and escapes to a life of heroism, hope and ultimate happiness.