Christina Alberta's Father

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Christina Alberta's Father
Authors and Contributors      By (author) H. G. Wells
Introduction by Michael Sherborne
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:252
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
Fantasy
ISBN/Barcode 9780720619393
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Peter Owen Publishers
Imprint Peter Owen Publishers
Publication Date 31 January 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In the months following his wife's death, Mr. Preemby, a retired laundryman becomes convinced that he is the incarnation of Sargon, the ancient king of Sumeria, returned to save a world upturned by the First World War. Trying to make sense of Mr Preemby is his stepdaughter, Christina Alberta. A masterclass in comic invention, Christina Alberta's Father depicts characters who long for something to believe in, just so long as it is not 'some horrible Utopia by Wells', but whose attempts to change the world are always doomed to disappointment. Whether taken as a social satire, a psychological study or a critique of Wells's own beliefs and relationships, Christina Alberta's Father makes for a fascinating and delightful read.

Author Biography

H.G. Wells was a prolific English writer nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Although his writing spanned many genres and forms, he is best remembered for his science-fiction novels, including The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds. Michael Sherborne is the author of H. G. Wells: Another Kind of Life.