A Slip under the Microscope - H.G. Wells
KSh1,600.00
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A Slip Under the Microscope by H.G. Wells
Dive into this sharp, unsettling short story from the master of science fiction. In a rigid Victorian college, ambitious but impoverished student Hill faces a crucial exam under the microscope—literally. When he spots a classmate cheating and grapples with whether to expose him, a momentary impulse leads to his own moral slip, unraveling his dreams and exposing the brutal class divisions and hypocrisy of the era. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.
What you’ll learn
- The crushing pressure of social class and ambition in Victorian England
- How a single moment of weakness can derail a life of striving
- The conflict between personal integrity and survival instincts
- Wells' critique of rigid education systems and scientific pretensions
- The quiet tragedy of human frailty under societal judgment
Who should read the Book
Fans of psychological short fiction, social commentary, or early science fiction with depth. Perfect if you enjoy concise, thought-provoking tales like those of Chekhov or Kafka, stories exploring morality and class, or Wells' sharper social satires—ideal for quick reads that linger in the mind.
Why buy A Slip under the Microscope from Readers’ Republik
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