The Sea Lady
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Sprache:Englisch
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ePUB 3
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
10.02.2026
Verlag
CLXBXSeitenzahl
141 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
597 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9785312143171
The Sea Lady is a charming, witty, and subtly satirical fantasy novel by H. G. Wells that blends romance, social comedy, and the fantastical. First published in 1902, the book offers a lighthearted yet incisive look at Edwardian society through an imaginative and unconventional premise.
The story unfolds at a fashionable seaside resort, where the orderly routines of upper-class holidaymakers are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and alluring young woman-who is, in fact, a mermaid living in human form. Curious about the ways of humans and intrigued by social conventions, the Sea Lady observes the rituals, pretensions, and contradictions of polite society with innocent fascination.
As her presence stirs gossip, confusion, and romantic intrigue, Wells uses humor and irony to expose the artificiality of social norms, particularly those surrounding class, propriety, and courtship. Beneath its playful surface, the novel offers thoughtful commentary on freedom, individuality, and the constraints imposed by civilization.
Delightfully imaginative and socially perceptive, The Sea Lady stands apart from Wells's darker scientific romances. Its blend of fantasy and satire makes it a unique and enduring work that invites readers to reflect on human behavior while enjoying a story filled with whimsy, elegance, and gentle provocation.
The story unfolds at a fashionable seaside resort, where the orderly routines of upper-class holidaymakers are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and alluring young woman-who is, in fact, a mermaid living in human form. Curious about the ways of humans and intrigued by social conventions, the Sea Lady observes the rituals, pretensions, and contradictions of polite society with innocent fascination.
As her presence stirs gossip, confusion, and romantic intrigue, Wells uses humor and irony to expose the artificiality of social norms, particularly those surrounding class, propriety, and courtship. Beneath its playful surface, the novel offers thoughtful commentary on freedom, individuality, and the constraints imposed by civilization.
Delightfully imaginative and socially perceptive, The Sea Lady stands apart from Wells's darker scientific romances. Its blend of fantasy and satire makes it a unique and enduring work that invites readers to reflect on human behavior while enjoying a story filled with whimsy, elegance, and gentle provocation.
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