"The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll" by H.G. Wells is a humorous story set in the late 1800s, painting a picture of the bicycle craze in Britain through the eyes of Mr. Hoopdriver, a simple shop assistant weary of his boring job, who seeks excitement on a cycling trip. The story starts with Hoopdriver stuck in his everyday routine at the drapery shop, dealing with his limited importance and repetitive tasks, before introducing his planned cycling tour, which pulls him into a more vibrant world. Despite being new to cycling, shown by his sore legs, he's excited for his vacation. Wells uses humor to show Hoopdriver's clumsy interactions and his yearning for more, preparing the reader for the comical and life-changing events that will unfold on his journey.
The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll
By H. G. Wells
A common shop assistant trades his humdrum life for an unpredictable adventure on two wheels, where anything can happen.
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About the AuthorHerbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
Herbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
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