The Door in the Wall
H.G. Wells
"The Door in the Wall," written by H. G. Wells in the late 19th century, is a short story that introduces Lionel Wallace. He reflects on a fantastical memory from his childhood of a door that leads to an enchanted garden. The narrative explores Wallace's entire life as a successful politician, who is continually haunted by his recollection of being welcomed into a paradisiacal garden filled with innocent happiness during his early years. Throughout his life, he encounters the door several times in different locations around London; however, he always chooses not to enter, being distracted each time by some step in the progression of his worldly career.
Duration - 42m.
Author - H.G. Wells.
Narrator - Samuel Grant.
Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1906 H.G. Wells ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"The Door in the Wall," written by H. G. Wells in the late 19th century, is a short story that introduces Lionel Wallace. He reflects on a fantastical memory from his childhood of a door that leads to an enchanted garden. The narrative explores Wallace's entire life as a successful politician, who is continually haunted by his recollection of being welcomed into a paradisiacal garden filled with innocent happiness during his early years. Throughout his life, he encounters the door several times in different locations around London; however, he always chooses not to enter, being distracted each time by some step in the progression of his worldly career. Duration - 42m. Author - H.G. Wells. Narrator - Samuel Grant. Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025. Copyright - © 1906 H.G. Wells ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:06
Chapter i
Duration:00:21:07
Chapter ii
Duration:00:07:17
Chapter iii
Duration:00:10:50
Chapter iv
Duration:00:02:42
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10