Publisher's Synopsis
Love and Mr. Lewisham and Marriage is a novel written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1900. The book follows the story of a young man named Mr. Lewisham who is determined to make something of himself and become a great scholar. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Ethel who works as a shop assistant. Despite their different social classes, Mr. Lewisham is determined to win her heart and make her his wife.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social mobility, as Mr. Lewisham navigates the challenges of pursuing his dreams while also trying to win the heart of the woman he loves. Along the way, he encounters a number of obstacles, including the disapproval of Ethel's family and the challenges of balancing his academic pursuits with his personal life.Despite these challenges, Mr. Lewisham remains determined to succeed, and the novel ultimately ends on a hopeful note as he and Ethel are finally able to come together and start a life together. Love and Mr. Lewisham and Marriage is a classic novel that explores timeless themes of love and ambition, and is a must-read for fans of H.G. Wells and classic literature.1900. English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian, famous for his works of science fiction, Wells's best-known books are The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War Of The Worlds. Wells moved into the novel genre with Love and Mr. Lewisham, the story of a young man who seeks to better himself and achieve success through educational achievements, however, as his love life begins to interfere with his goals it also looks at the dilemmas faced by a young man torn between love and career. In Marriage he sets the characters on a course of self-exploration and an examination of the marital state. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
