Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Darkly Comic Island Allegory of Shipwreck, Savagery, and Modern CivilizationBy H. G. Wells
Length11h 1m
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H. G. Wells's Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island is a darkly comic romance of disillusionment, in which the naïve Arnold Blettsworthy, betrayed in love and adrift in a collapsing world, imagines himself cast among the grotesque savageries of Rampole Island. Written in Wells's late satirical mode, the novel blends adventure parody, psychological allegory, and social criticism, using the conventions of the island narrative to expose the barbarism concealed within modern civilization. Wells, already renowned for scientific romances such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, increasingly turned in his later career to diagnoses of social disorder. His experience of the First World War, his interest in psychology, and his lifelong commitment to reformist thought inform this novel's preoccupation with trauma, illusion, and the failures of liberal progress. Blettsworthy's fractured perceptions reflect Wells's anxiety about a Europe unable to distinguish reason from collective madness. This book is recommended to readers interested in Wells beyond his canonical science fiction: the moralist, satirist, and analyst of modernity. It rewards those who appreciate ironic adventure, social allegory, and fiction that asks whether the true island of savagery is not remote at all, but the modern world itself.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (31)
Includes LibraryThing, Goodreads
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length11 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Mr. Blettsworthy on Rampole Island (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6CHAPTER THE FIRST
7§ 1. THE BLETTSWORTHY FAMILY
8§ 2. THE GOOD BROAD CHURCHMAN
9§ 3. THE RECTOR IS ILL AND DIES
10§ 4. LOVE AND OLIVE SLAUGHTER
11§ 5. INTERLUDE WITH MRS. SLAUGHTER
12§ 6. COLLISION IN THE DARK
13§ 7. MR. BLETTSWORTHY FORGETS HIMSELF ALTOGETHER
14CHAPTER THE SECOND
15§ 1. MR BLETTSWORTHY CHOOSES A SHIP
16§ 2. MR. BLETTSWORTHY PUTS OUT TO SEA
17§ 3. LANDFALL AT PERNAMBUCO
18§ 4. VILLA ELSENEUR
19§ 5. PASSAGE TO RIO
20§ 6. ENGINES OUT OF TUNE
21§ 7. THE ENGINEER'S REVOLVER
22§ 8. THE CRY IN THE DARKNESS
23§ 9. BURIAL AT SEA
24§ 10. THE STORM
25§ 11. MUTINY AND MURDER
26§ 12. DERELICT
27§ 13. MEDITATIONS OF A CASTAWAY
28§ 14. THE PATIENT COMPANION
29§ 15. THE UNCHRISTIAN STARS
30§ 16. SHARKS AND NIGHTMARES
31§ 17. RAMPOLE ISLAND COMES ABOARD
32CHAPTER THE THIRD
33§ 1. THE SINISTER LANDING
34§ 2. THE SACRED LUNATIC
35§ 3. THE EVIL PEOPLE
36§ 4. DISCOURSE WITH THE FIVE SAGES
37§ 5. THE DREARY MEGATHERIA
38§ 6. THE PEOPLE OF THE UPLANDS
39§ 7. LOVE ON RAMPOLE ISLAND
40§ 8. THE WAR DRUMS BEAT
41§ 9. THE CAVE AND THE GIRL
42§ 10. FUGITIVES
43CHAPTER THE FOURTH
44§ 1. ROWENA
45§ 2. DR. MINCHETT EXPLAINS
46§ 3. THE WAR DRUMS ROLL AGAIN
47§ 4. THE WAR DRUMS THUNDER LOUDER
48§ 5. MR. BLETTSWORTHY IS DISCIPLINED
49§ 6. WAR OVER PIMLICO
50§ 7. UNTIMELY OPPORTUNITY
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