The Man Who Could Work Miracles (story)
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles (story)
"The Man Who Could Work Miracles" is a British fantasy-comedy short story by H.G. Wells.
Plot summary
George McWhirter Fotheringay, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them. After being thrown out of a pub for what is thought to be a trick, he tests his powers and eventually sends a policeman to Hades by accident. Worried, he sends the police officer to San Francisco, and seeks advice from the local clergyman, Mr. Maydig. Maydig, after having Fotheringay's powers demonstrated to him, quickly plans for reform of the world by means of miracle, but eventually Fotheringay orders a miracle which, due to clumsy wording, backfires. He relinquishes his power and returns to the time before he had it.
Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
In 1936, the story was adapted to film starring Roland Young as Fotheringay.
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