Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tono-Bungay" by H. G. Wells is a realist semiautobiographical novel published in 1909. George Ponderevo narrates his seven-year involvement in selling his uncle's patent medicine, which he knows is "a damned swindle." As his uncle's business empire rises and collapses, George grapples with religious doubt, socialism, and ennui while navigating failed relationships and a decaying English social system. The novel traces his journey from idealistic youth to disillusioned designer of naval destroyers, questioning what drives modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tono-Bungay Release date is 2006-03-18 John Bean; Diane Bean and David Widger Original publication data not identified Science fiction Satire England -- Fiction Patent medicines -- Marketing -- Fiction Pharmaceutical industry -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/718 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/718 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133035.0 718