H.G. Wells
The Country of the Blind and Other Story Paperback Book
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"The Country of the Blind" is a short story by H.G. Wells about a mountaineer named Nunez who stumbles upon a remote valley. The valley is cut off from the rest of the world and is home to a small community of people who have been blind for generations. Despite initially being seen as a strange outsider, Nunez eventually comes to realize that the blindness of the community has given them unique abilities and a rich culture of their own. Nunez attempts to share his knowledge of the outside world with the community, but they are skeptical and dismissive of his claims. They view his sightedness as a form of madness and see their own blindness as a gift. In the end, Nunez realizes that he is the one who is truly disadvantaged in this society and decides to stay in the valley and become one of its citizens. The story explores themes of perspective, cultural relativism, and the limitations of knowledge. It also raises questions about the value of physical abilities and challenges the assumption that those who lack them are necessarily disadvantaged.
Binding: Paperback;353 pages; Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP; Classification: DS; Weight: 542 g; Dimensions: 215 x 141 x 20
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"The Country of the Blind" is a short story by H.G. Wells about a mountaineer named Nunez who stumbles upon a remote valley. The valley is cut off from the rest of the world and is home to a small community of people who have been blind for generations. Despite initially being seen as a strange outsider, Nunez eventually comes to realize that the blindness of the community has given them unique abilities and a rich culture of their own. Nunez attempts to share his knowledge of the outside world with the community, but they are skeptical and dismissive of his claims. They view his sightedness as a form of madness and see their own blindness as a gift. In the end, Nunez realizes that he is the one who is truly disadvantaged in this society and decides to stay in the valley and become one of its citizens. The story explores themes of perspective, cultural relativism, and the limitations of knowledge. It also raises questions about the value of physical abilities and challenges the assumption that those who lack them are necessarily disadvantaged.
Binding: Paperback;353 pages; Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP; Classification: DS; Weight: 542 g; Dimensions: 215 x 141 x 20
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
H.G. Wells
The Country of the Blind and Other Story Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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