Select Conversations with an Uncle

Select Conversations with an Uncle is H.G. Wells first book. It is a collection of fourteen humorous conversations between a man and his newly wealthy uncle. These short stories are more grounded than Wells later science-fiction work, but they portray the same values and ideals that influence his celebrated novels. This deeply personal collection gives the reader invaluable insight into Wells character and his views on topics from marriage to art. While these short conversations are intimate, Wells unique and witty prose ensures that they are always entertaining. The best exchanges include the lovelorn tale of La Belle Dame Sans Merci and On Social Music in which the uncle comically complains about a neighbour playing the piano poorly. Drifting between playful and poignant Select Conversations with an Uncle is the perfect read for fans of Wells or conversational literature such as Oscar Wildes The Decay of Lying.