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LoC No.: 19008465

Title: The Undying Fire: A contemporary novel

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undying_Fire_(Wells_novel)

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Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Undying Fire" by H. G. Wells is a contemporary novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into profound themes of existence, morality, and the divine through a unique narrative style that juxtaposes metaphysical discussions with the tribulations of its characters. Central to the story is Job Huss, a former headmaster facing catastrophic personal and professional losses, mirroring the biblical Job's trials as he wrestles with his faith and the nature of suffering. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to an extraordinary prologue featuring a conversation between God and Satan, setting the stage for existential dilemmas. This celestial dialogue frames the narrative in which Huss grapples with a series of misfortunes, including the tragic loss of his only son and the downfall of his esteemed school. As he navigates through personal despair, the opening sequences also depict the mundane struggles of his current life in a dingy seaside lodging, reflecting his emotional and physical ailments. Interspersed with profound philosophizing, Huss's journey raises questions about divine justice, human suffering, and the resilience of the human spirit, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the essence of life itself amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

EBook No.: 61547

Published: Mar 2, 2020

Downloads: 243

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Job -- (Biblical figure) -- Fiction

Subject: Bible. Job -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19008465

Title: The Undying Fire: A contemporary novel

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undying_Fire_(Wells_novel)

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Undying Fire" by H. G. Wells is a contemporary novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into profound themes of existence, morality, and the divine through a unique narrative style that juxtaposes metaphysical discussions with the tribulations of its characters. Central to the story is Job Huss, a former headmaster facing catastrophic personal and professional losses, mirroring the biblical Job's trials as he wrestles with his faith and the nature of suffering. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to an extraordinary prologue featuring a conversation between God and Satan, setting the stage for existential dilemmas. This celestial dialogue frames the narrative in which Huss grapples with a series of misfortunes, including the tragic loss of his only son and the downfall of his esteemed school. As he navigates through personal despair, the opening sequences also depict the mundane struggles of his current life in a dingy seaside lodging, reflecting his emotional and physical ailments. Interspersed with profound philosophizing, Huss's journey raises questions about divine justice, human suffering, and the resilience of the human spirit, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the essence of life itself amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

EBook No.: 61547

Published: Mar 2, 2020

Downloads: 243

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Job -- (Biblical figure) -- Fiction

Subject: Bible. Job -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.