Tono-Bungay (Penguin Classics)

Tono-Bungay (Penguin Classics)

One of the greatest of all satires of the power of advertising and the modern press

Presented as a miraculous cure-all, Tono-Bungay is in fact nothing other than a pleasant-tasting liquid with no positive effects. Nonetheless, when the young George Ponderevo is employed by his Uncle Edward to help market this ineffective medicine, he finds his life overwhelmed by its sudden success. Soon, the worthless substance is turned into a formidable fortune, as society becomes convinced of the merits of Tono-Bungay through a combination of skilled advertising and public credulity. As the newly rich George discovers, however, there is far more to class in England than merely the possession of wealth.

This edition includes a newly established text, a full biographical essay on Wells, a list of further reading, and detailed notes.Â Edward Mendelsonâ€™s introduction explores the many ways in whichÂ Tono-BungayÂ satirizes the fictions and delusions that shape modern life.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 4477
ReleaseDate 2005-06-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780141441115

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	4477
ReleaseDate	2005-06-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780141441115

Tono-Bungay (Penguin Classics)

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