The History of Mr Polly by H G Wells

[Peter Gordon]

I hope that this will be of interest.  It is well read by Clive Swift and is a pleasant story as I am sure that many of you will be aware.

"The protagonist of The History of Mr. Polly is inspired by H.G. Wells' early experiences in the drapery trade. Alfred Polly, born in 1870, a timid and directionless young man living in Edwardian England, who despite his own bumbling achieves a sort of contented serenity with little help from those around him. Mr. Polly's most striking characteristic is his "innate sense of epithet which leads him to coin hilarious expressions like "the Shoveacious Cult" for "sunny young men of an abounding and elbowing energy," and "dejected angelosity" for the ornaments of Canterbury Cathedral.

Alfred Polly lives in the imaginary town of Fishbourne in Kent. The town is thought to be based on Sandgate, Kent where Wells lived for several years.

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[magicaxeman]

uploaded files are dead, any chance of re uploading?

[Austin Day]

Thanks Peter.

I'm having problems with Track 3 - it doesn't seem to play or download (from Uploads / Spoken Word, Audio Books / History of Mr Polly by H G Wells). Help!

[Peter Gordon]

Hi Austin

I have uploaded side 003 again. Hopefully, it will be ok this time.  I have checked my copy which is functioning normally. You will find it in Uploads - Spoken word, audio books - History of Mr Polly - 003 - "History of Mr Polly - update"

[Austin Day]

Many thanks - no problems with the new track 3.

[Steve Kostelecky]

Thanks very much, Peter--I can use some charm and wit about now.

[Robert]

Thanks, sounds interesting !