The New Machiavelli
H. G. Wells's novel of 1911 is narrated by Richard Remington, a gifted politician who has thrown away a promising career and now writes his story from exile in Italy. He describes his boyhood in a shabby London suburb, Cambridge, his marriage to the earnest and admiring Margaret, and his rise in Parliament, first as a Liberal reformer and then on the other side of the House. But his passion for Isabel Rivers, a brilliant young woman who shares his ideas, ends in scandal. Wells mixes a frank love story with sharp portraits of Edwardian political society and the Fabian reformers he had known, and the book caused a stir on publication. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The New Machiavelli
The New Machiavelli by H. G. Wells can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The New Machiavelli online?
Yes. The New Machiavelli opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The New Machiavelli free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The New Machiavelli is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The New Machiavelli in the public domain?
Yes. The New Machiavelli by H. G. Wells is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The New Machiavelli?
About 9 h 38 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The New Machiavelli?
The New Machiavelli by H. G. Wells is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
