Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences" by H. G. Wells is a collection published in 1895. Wells's first book presents witty dialogues between a young man named George and his affluent uncle recently returned from South Africa. Through twelve conversations, they explore fashion, social discomfort, ideals, photography, art, engagement, marriage, and other aspects of Victorian life. Two additional pieces examine aestheticism and physiognomy, offering satirical commentary on contemporary society and manners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Of conversation and the anatomy of fashion -- The theory of the perpetual discomfort of humanity -- The use of ideals -- The art of being photographed -- Bagshot's mural decorations -- On social music -- The joys of being engaged -- La belle dame sans merci -- On a tricycle -- An unsuspected masterpiece -- The great change -- The pains of marriage -- A misunderstood artist -- The man with a nose. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Select_Conversations_with_an_Uncle Release date is 2009-07-21 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified English wit and humor PR Original publication data not identified 08036643 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29472 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29472 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133654.0 29472