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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 1H 21M

The Country of the Blind by H.G. Wells

from Good Stories Podcast

What happens when everyone around you believes something that isn't true, or when you are the one who sees the world differently?This week we discuss H.G. Wells' classic short story The Country of the Blind. What begins as the discovery of an inaccessible mountain valley becomes a fascinating exploration of questioning assumptions, adapting to culture, the dangers of pride and one instance of how a proverb plays out. A fascinating story!If you enjoy the episode, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow reader. Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for supporting the Good Stories Podcast and independent booksellers! https://bookshop.org/shop/goodstoriespodcastWant to hear a short story? Discover them as they drop new on our Patreon page (free access): https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodStoriesPodcastOr you can find them as we release them from Patreon archives, all in one place, on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@goodstoriespodcast/playlists

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