Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul
Note Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Arthur Kipps, a young man raised by his aunt and uncle, who navigates his childhood and early adolescence within a small town's social structure, facing the rigid norms of his upbringing as he transitions into adulthood. As the narrative unfolds, it explores Kipps' experiences, relationships, and the societal expectations that shape his life, all while touching on themes of class distinction and personal ambition. The opening of the story introduces readers to young Kipps, who is living with his aunt and uncle in New Romney, and has vague memories of a mother he scarcely remembers. He experiences the strict and often bewildering rules imposed by his guardians, which both lift and crush his spirits as he tries to balance social interactions with a desire for freedom. Through his interactions—especially with a boy named Sid Pornick—Kipps begins to form friendships and confront the norms of society, setting the stage for his eventual journey into the broader world. The beginning serves as a poignant exploration of his childhood, touching on moments of regret, longing, and a burgeoning sense of identity that will follow him throughout his life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Working class -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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