"The Purple Pileus" by H.G. Wells | Classic Dark Comedy Short Story (Full Audiobook)

Listen to the full, unabridged audiobook of "The Purple Pileus" by H.G. Wells, proudly presented by Audiodidact. Moving away from his traditional sci-fi, Wells delivers a brilliant and bizarre dark comedy about Mr. Coombes, a meek and henpecked shopkeeper trapped in a miserable life. After a massive fight at home, he wanders into the woods and eats a strange, glowing purple mushroom (the purple pileus). The psychological and physical transformation that follows completely alters his personality, leading to a chaotic and hilarious turning point in his life. Essential listening for classic fiction lovers and literature students. Subscribe to Audiodidact for more classic short stories and full audiobooks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audiodidact--6954178/support . Immersive Audiobook, Creepypasta, Horror Stories, Dramatic Reading, Classic Literature.