The History of Mr. Polly (Part 2)

H. G. Wells

⏱ 8 minComic classic

Part 2 of 2. Fifteen years into a marriage and a failing shop he hates, a bankrupt little man resolves to burn it all down — botches even that, becomes an accidental hero, and walks free to find a new life at a riverside inn haunted by the fearsome Uncle Jim. Wells's tender, funny hymn to starting over.

Listen to the whole of The History of Mr. Polly (Part 2) in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.