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This Misery of Boots is a novel written by Herbert George Wells and published in 1908. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Alfred Boon, who is struggling to make ends meet. Alfred works as a clerk in a shoe shop and is constantly plagued by the misery of his boots, which are uncomfortable and worn out.As Alfred's financial situation worsens, he becomes increasingly desperate and turns to crime to make ends meet. He becomes involved with a group of thieves and begins to plan a robbery, but his plans are foiled when he is caught by the police.The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, crime, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. It is a powerful commentary on the social conditions of the time and remains a classic of early 20th-century literature.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165648641
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 56
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 86 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024

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This Misery of Boots is a novel written by Herbert George Wells and published in 1908. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Alfred Boon, who is struggling to make ends meet. Alfred works as a clerk in a shoe shop and is constantly plagued by the misery of his boots, which are uncomfortable and worn out.As Alfred's financial situation worsens, he becomes increasingly desperate and turns to crime to make ends meet. He becomes involved with a group of thieves and begins to plan a robbery, but his plans are foiled when he is caught by the police.The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, crime, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. It is a powerful commentary on the social conditions of the time and remains a classic of early 20th-century literature.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.

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