# Kipps — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Kipps by H. G. Wells.

- [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/epigraph.md): The epigraph quotes from 'Manners and Rules of Good Society' by a Member of the Aristocracy, suggesting that the book will serve as a guide for those unfamiliar with the manners and amenities of polite society.
- [Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/kipps.md): The opening chapter introduces Arthur Kipps as a simple, unassuming boy growing up in New Romney. It establishes his humble origins, his early education under Miss Mergle, and his apprenticeship as a draper under Mr. Sha
- [Book I: The Making of Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/book-i-the-making-of-kipps.md): This opening chapter introduces Arthur Kipps as a young boy in New Romney, detailing his humble beginnings, his time at the Woodcarving Class, and his early experiences as a draper's apprentice under Mr. Shalford. It set
- [I: The Little Shop at New Romney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/i-the-little-shop-at-new-romney.md): The chapter introduces Arthur Kipps' childhood at New Romney, living with his aunt and uncle after his mother's death. It describes his final days of school, his tentative first love for Ann Pornick, and his departure to
- [II: The Emporium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ii-the-emporium.md): Kipps begins his apprenticeship at Mr. Shalford's drapery emporium in Folkestone, enduring harsh conditions, fines, and long hours. He forms friendships with fellow employees like Buggins and Minton, and begins to develo

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- [III: The Woodcarving Class](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iii-the-woodcarving-class.md)
- [IV: Chitterlow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iv-chitterlow.md)
- [Swapped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/v-swapped.md)
- [The Unexpected](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/vi-the-unexpected.md)
- [Book II: Mr. Coote, the Chaperon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/book-ii-mr-coote-the-chaperon.md)
- [The New Conditions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/i-the-new-conditions.md)
- [The Walshinghams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ii-the-walshinghams.md)
- [Engaged](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iii-engaged.md)
- [IV: The Bicycle Manufacturer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iv-the-bicycle-manufacturer.md)
- [V: The Pupil Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/v-the-pupil-lover.md)
- [Discords](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/vi-discords.md)
- [London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/vii-london.md)
- [VIII: Kipps Enters Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/viii-kipps-enters-society.md)
- [IX: The Labyrinthodon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ix-the-labyrinthodon.md)
- [Book III: Kippses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/book-iii-kippses.md)
- [I: The Housing Problem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/i-the-housing-problem.md)
- [II: The Callers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ii-the-callers.md)
- [Terminations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iii-terminations.md)

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