"Kips: The Story of a Simple Soul" is a novel by the English writer Herbert George Wells. In this work, the author shows the life of a simple, ordinary person against the background of society at the beginning of the 20th century. The main character Arthur Kipps is a simple guy who suddenly becomes an heir, changing his life from the roots. The book reflects the conflict between two worlds - simplicity and complexity, allowing readers to rethink their attitude to money, status and happiness. "Kips" is not only a story about changes in the life of an ordinary person, but also a deep reflection of social problems and class relations. In this book, Wells reveals important themes of self-improvement, honesty, love, and justice, leaving no reader indifferent.