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A Deal In Ostriches Audiobook, by H. G. Wells Play Audiobook Sample

A Deal In Ostriches Audiobook

A Deal In Ostriches Audiobook, by H. G. Wells Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Finian Silverwood Publisher: Interactive Media World Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2025 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781802567496

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

1

Longest Chapter Length:

09:45 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:45 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

09:45 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

205

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Publisher Description

In A Deal in Ostriches, H. G. Wells delivers a witty and satirical short story centered on the absurdities of human ambition, vanity, and the unpredictable nature of business ventures. The story follows two enterprising men who embark on a scheme to profit from ostrich farming, lured by the booming demand for ostrich feathers in late Victorian society. As their venture unfolds, what begins as a hopeful moneymaking enterprise quickly spirals into chaos, revealing the folly of their plans and the comic misadventures that follow. With sharp irony and keen social observation, Wells critiques the fads and economic illusions of his time, crafting a lighthearted yet insightful tale about human folly, the unpredictability of success, and the often-absurd nature of get-rich-quick schemes.

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About H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) earned a reputation as “a prophet of his time,” thanks to groundbreaking classics such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Born into humble beginnings in Kent, England, Wells rose to become one of the most widely read and influential authors of the 20th century. In addition to his many short stories, Wells’s visionary themes continue to resonate, securing his legacy as a pioneer of science fiction and modern thought.