Kipps
About this book
Partly based on Wells’ own experiences as a young man this novel centres on an orphan who becomes apprenticed to a draper. Bored with his humdrum existence of living and working in a drapers, Kipps’ life changes radically when he inherits a fortune from a previously unknown relative. However more troubles occur when he attempts to emulate the people he encounters in upper class society.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 1366 readers · 224 pages · ≈ 4 h 09 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Kipps?
About ≈ 4 h 09 m — 224 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Kipps?
224 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Kipps?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Is Kipps in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Kipps take place?
It is set in England during 1900's.
Who wrote Kipps?
H. G. Wells.
Where can I read Kipps online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library