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Tono-Bungay

Tono-Bungay

Di: H. G. Wells
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Tono-Bungay is a captivating semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the complexities of ambition and deception. Narrated by George Ponderevo, a science student who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the promotion of Tono-Bungay—a dubious stimulant masquerading as a miraculous cure created by his uncle Edward—this story explores the thin line between success and moral compromise. As Tono-Bungay gains popularity, George is thrust into a whirlwind of wealth and social status he never sought, revealing both the absurdity of Edwards social climbing and Georges inner turmoil about his newfound life. With unflinching honesty, the novel portrays the rise and fall of an empire, culminating in Georges unexpected journey to design battleships for the highest bidder. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Fiction Classics Scienza Scienze sociali
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