Project Gutenberg 2006-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 591 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George Tono-Bungay Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tono-Bungay John Bean; Diane Bean and David Widger "Tono-Bungay" by H.G. Wells is a novel written during the early 20th century, providing a socio-economic commentary set against the backdrop of post-Victorian England. The story is narrated by George Ponderevo, who reflects on his life, tackling complex themes of class, identity, and the shifting landscapes of society, particularly through the prism of his relationship with his wealthy uncle and the now-defunct tonic, Tono-Bungay, that once represented a booming entrepreneurial spirit. The opening of "Tono-Bungay" introduces readers to George Ponderevo, the protagonist, as he recounts his formative social experiences while living at Bladesover House. He vividly depicts his upbringing within the British class system, capturing the intricacies of life among the gentry, their servants, and the working class. Through a series of anecdotes, George shares his insights into human nature and social dynamics, illustrating both the opulence and the decay of aristocracy. His reflections set the tone for a narrative that is likely to explore personal ambition and societal critiques amid a changing world shaped by innovation and economic shifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Satire England -- Fiction Patent medicines -- Marketing -- Fiction Pharmaceutical industry -- Fiction PR Text Best Books Ever Listings Category: Novels Category: British Literature 840833 2025-07-01T06:55:19.507523 text/html 881030 2021-03-23T18:51:00 text/html; charset=utf-8 631522 2021-04-10T19:15:19 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 577170 2025-07-01T06:55:27.689520 application/epub+zip 575695 2025-07-01T06:55:20.481578 application/epub+zip 413011 2025-07-01T06:55:19.992545 application/epub+zip 790993 2025-07-01T06:55:33.596462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 763775 2025-07-01T06:55:27.267495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601720 2022-09-01T07:46:30.363378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 804983 2025-07-01T06:55:18.618512 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 804923 2021-03-23T18:57:23 text/plain; charset=utf-8 317795 2021-03-23T18:57:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20080 2025-07-01T06:55:33.738444 application/rdf+xml 12293 2025-07-01T06:55:20.116519 image/jpeg 1905 2025-07-01T06:55:20.059530 image/jpeg 628618 2025-07-01T06:55:19.576517 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia