The Bulpington of Blup
by H. G. Wells
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This volume contains H. G. Wells s 1932 novel, "The Bulpington of Blup." It is an analysis of the psychological origins of opposition to Wellsian ideology, and was heavily influenced by the author s relationship with Carl Jung and his seminal ideas. It concerns the inner turmoil and psychological metamorphosis of the protagonist, who is overcome by a complex that he calls "The Bulpington of Blup." This complex manifests itself as an egotistical, romantic, heroic personality that comes to show more dominate his entire existence and falsify his relations with the world. This antiquarian volume will appeal to fans and collectors of Wells s seminal work, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author." show lessTags
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Rather remarkable late Wells novel about a man whose fantasy sense of self prevents him from fully living in the world. I suppose we all present a certain aspect of ourselves as a mask or creation but oh, poor Theodore - his imagination prevented him from living a live far richer in connection if he hadnot constantly defaulted to the fantasy. Excellent writing about trench warfare and relations between men and woman, mother and child and some of Wells' best female characters: Rachel, Margaret, and Clorinda.
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H. G. Wells was born in Bromley, England on September 21, 1866. After a limited education, he was apprenticed to a draper, but soon found he wanted something more out of life. He read widely and got a position as a student assistant in a secondary school, eventually winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Science in South Kensington, where show more he studied biology. He graduated from London University in 1888 and became a science teacher. He also wrote for magazines. When his stories began to sell, he left teaching to write full time. He became an author best known for science fiction novels and comic novels. His science fiction novels include The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Wonderful Visit, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The First Men in the Moon, and The Food of the Gods. His comic novels include Love and Mr. Lewisham, Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul, The History of Mr. Polly, and Tono-Bungay. He also wrote several short story collections including The Stolen Bacillus, The Plattner Story, and Tales of Space and Time. He died on August 13, 1946 at the age of 79. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original title
- The Bulpington of Blup
- Original publication date
- n.d. [1933]
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