The New Machiavelli
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Erscheinungsdatum
10.02.2026
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CLXBXSeitenzahl
10 (Printausgabe)
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493 KB
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Englisch
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9786097870016
The New Machiavelli is a bold, introspective, and intellectually charged novel by H. G. Wells that explores politics, personal desire, and the moral contradictions of modern life. First published in 1911, the book reflects Wells's deep engagement with political theory, social reform, and the complexities of human motivation.
Told as a fictional memoir, the novel follows Richard Remington, an ambitious writer and political thinker whose ideals are shaped by his desire to reshape society through progressive ideas and public action. As Remington becomes increasingly involved in political life, his carefully constructed vision of moral purpose is challenged by his own emotional impulses-particularly a passionate and socially risky love affair that threatens both his career and his ideals.
Through Remington's rise and fall, Wells examines the tension between public virtue and private desire, questioning whether political leaders can truly separate personal conduct from public responsibility. The novel also offers sharp commentary on early twentieth-century British politics, intellectual circles, marriage, and sexual morality.
Both confessional and analytical, The New Machiavelli is a psychologically rich and provocative work that blends political philosophy with emotional realism. It stands as one of Wells's most candid explorations of power, ambition, and human frailty, offering readers a compelling portrait of the struggle to live ethically in a complex and demanding world.
Told as a fictional memoir, the novel follows Richard Remington, an ambitious writer and political thinker whose ideals are shaped by his desire to reshape society through progressive ideas and public action. As Remington becomes increasingly involved in political life, his carefully constructed vision of moral purpose is challenged by his own emotional impulses-particularly a passionate and socially risky love affair that threatens both his career and his ideals.
Through Remington's rise and fall, Wells examines the tension between public virtue and private desire, questioning whether political leaders can truly separate personal conduct from public responsibility. The novel also offers sharp commentary on early twentieth-century British politics, intellectual circles, marriage, and sexual morality.
Both confessional and analytical, The New Machiavelli is a psychologically rich and provocative work that blends political philosophy with emotional realism. It stands as one of Wells's most candid explorations of power, ambition, and human frailty, offering readers a compelling portrait of the struggle to live ethically in a complex and demanding world.
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