KIPPS ; THE STORY OF A SIMPLE SOUL by HG WELLS

This book was written at the closing of the 19th Century , a work HG Wells considered his favourite.The author was passionate in making this a success for both publisher and himself , suggesting a sophisticated advertising campaign of enigmatic themed posters in several locations to build up an curiousity , intrigue and fever pitch anticipation in the weeks prior to launch date.A Century later this type of synthesised ad campaign prior to launch of products is still considered the best publicity strategy for modern age products.

The story is of faux pas issues of someone entering a new status or community.The strength of the story is that it not only deals with material slap-stick situations , but is a sympathetic portrayal of the emotional , moral and intellectual issues about who is setting the rules for society , and how we judge whom is in the right or wrong in these assimilation conflicts , it also makes one ponder if the larger society is there to enhance the individual members to achieve full benefit or to restrict behaviour and curb development.This question is highly essential in that if it is the former Society will genuinely progress and adapt to situations , whilst the later can lead to corrosion within , corruption and ultimately implosion when faced with new challenges.