Christina Alberta's father
H. G. Wells's Christina Alberta's father is a classic romance novel. Key subjects include fathers and daughters, widowers, man-woman relationships and hallucinations and illusions.
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About Christina Alberta's father
"Christina Alberta's Father" by H. G. Wells is a novel published in 1925. Set in post-World War I London, it follows Albert Edward Preemby, a dreamy laundry assistant who becomes convinced he is the reincarnation of an ancient Sumerian king, and his determined daughter Christina Alberta. What begins as social comedy transforms into a critique of mental health institutions and society itself. Wells explores themes of identity, independence, and individual freedom versus social duty, departing from conventional happy endings to deliver something more provocative and unresolved.
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Who wrote Christina Alberta's father?
Christina Alberta's father was written by H. G. Wells.
What genre is Christina Alberta's father?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is Christina Alberta's father free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Christina Alberta's father?
Readers who like it often enjoy Jane Eyre, Washington Square and Summer.
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