Research Magnificent

The Research Magnificent by H.G. Wells is a novel that explores the idealistic quest of William Porphyry Benham, a man determined to live a life of heroic virtue. Rejecting the ordinary and the mundane, Benham embarks on a journey to achieve greatness, seeking to understand and embody what he believes to be the highest form of human existence. Through his adventures and misadventures, Wells delves into themes of idealism, the nature of greatness, and the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations. The novel is a profound meditation on the challenges of living a life devoted to lofty ideals.