We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Tonight, we’ll be reading from the 1895 novel "The Wonderful Visit", by H.G. Wells. With an angel—a creature of fantasy unlike a religious angel—as protagonist and taking place in contemporary England, the book could be classified as contemporary fantasy, although the genre was not recognized in Wells's time. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to snoozecast.com/plus.

The Wonderful Visit also has strong satirical themes, gently mocking customs and institutions of Victorian England as well as idealistic rebellion itself. 

— read by 'M' — 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices