Concerning Chess

Released: February 8, 2022
Length: 13 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

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"Concerning Chess" by H. G. Wells is a short essay that explores the intriguing and paradoxical nature of chess, highlighting its passionate appeal and its unique place in human activity. Through witty and satirical commentary, Wells examines the sport's capacity to captivate and its often elusive satisfaction.

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Concerning Chess