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Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett's debut novel, A Man from the North, completed in 1896, was published two years later, by John Lane, whose reader, John Buchan, recommended it for publication. It elicited…
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This is the humorous tale of Edward Henry Machin (his mother "saved a certain amount of time each day by addressing her son as Denry"), set in a small industrial…
A tragic love story with a placid, if not happy, ending by Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931). He was an English writer. He is best…
... respectable but ever-so-quietly-eccentric civil servant unexpectedly plunged into a new life of luxury and complications. Acutely self-aware and yet self-deceiving at times, making mistakes but never failing to learn…
CONTENTS
The Loot of Cities
Mr. Penfound's Two Burglars
Midnight at the Grand Babylon
The Police Station
The Adventure of the Prima Donna
The Episode in Room
Saturday to Monday
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The hero of The Card, Denry Machin, returns. He is 43 now and beginning to lose his hair. ...
About the Author:
Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27…
The Grim Smile of the Five Towns is the second major collection of stories written by Arnold Bennett. The book first appeared in print in June 1907. Only around half…
The Pretty Lady, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten…
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The Title: A Comedy in Three Acts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions…
The Price of Love, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never…
The Old Wives' Tale: A novel that follows the lives of two sisters, exploring themes of family, aging, and the passage of time.
"The Grim Smile of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of urban life and societal change during the industrial revolution in…
"Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes" by Arnold Bennett is a compelling exploration of urban life amidst the backdrop of industrialization and modernity. Set within the dynamic tapestry of society…
"Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days" by Arnold Bennett is a captivating novel that delves into the intricate webs of society, ambition, and betrayal in Victorian London. Bennett, renowned…
"A Man from the North" by Arnold Bennett is a compelling novel that delves into the complexities of ambition, class, and society in Victorian England. Bennett, known for his keen…
Sacred and Profane Love: A Novel in Three Episodes" by Arnold Bennett encapsulates the complexities of love, offering a nuanced exploration through three distinct episodes. Arnold Bennett, one of the…
"Hilda Lessways" by Arnold Bennett is a character-driven novel set against the backdrop of the Staffordshire Potteries during Edwardian England. Bennett's literary masterpiece intricately weaves together themes of coming of…
"A Great Man: A Frolic" by Arnold Bennett is a comedic novel that satirizes society's obsession with ambition, wealth, and success. Arnold Bennett, a master of British literature, employs wit…
"Anna of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a compelling novel that explores the intricacies of family, social class, and morality amidst the backdrop of industrial England. Bennett, renowned…
"Leonora" by Arnold Bennett is a captivating Victorian novel, blending romance, intrigue, and societal commentary. Bennett, known for his insightful character portrayal, crafts a compelling narrative that revolves around the…
"The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of captivating short stories that epitomize the essence of English literature. Set against the backdrop…
The Price of Love by Arnold Bennett delves into the complexities of romance and love within the framework of society and social class. The novel explores the dynamics of marriage…
The Lion's Share by Arnold Bennett is a novel that delves into the complexities of wealth, social class, and family dynamics, exploring themes of ambition, inheritance, and moral choices. The…
"Over There: War Scenes on the Western Front" by Arnold Bennett offers a vivid and compelling account of the Western Front during World War I. As a piece of war…
Elizabeth Bowen Henry Earlforward, a shabby Clerkenwell bookseller, has retired from life to devote himself (and his wife Violet) to a consuming passion for money. Miserliness, long disguised as procrastination…
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Anna of the Five Towns is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1902 and one of his best-known works.
The plot centres on Anna Tellwright, daughter of a…
This dovetails cleverly with Clayhanger but Arnold Bennett has to be quite ingenious on occasion to reconcile Hilda's two lives (and almost two personalities). An intriguing read for those who…
This book of short stories is humorous, poignant, gripping, and occasionally tragic. Bennett writes with charm and good humor, but his observations about human behavior and foibles are astute (and…
This is a delightful story about a young man in early-twentieth-century England who raises himself up by his shirttails (and some luck). Denry is a bit hapless and clumsy as…
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a novel by Arnold Bennett, published in January 1902, about the mysterious disappearance of a German prince. It originally appeared as a serial in the…
At the start this book may read like a potboiler. But do keep reading. You'll see that in the end the seemingly shattered threads will glue together. The style is…
TRAGIC
The Matador of the Five Towns
Mimi
The Supreme Illusion
The Letter and the Lie
The Glimpse
FROLIC
Jock-At-A-Venture
The Heroism of Thomas Chadwick
Under the Clock
Three…
'The Pretty Lady' is considered to be one of Bennett's most revealing and under-rated works. It is the story of a French prostitute, Christine, who has escaped from wartime Ostend…
George begins his career as an architect by accepting a young woman's challenge to compete for a design for an immense Town Hall. He wins both the competition and the…
Funniest satirical book ... It tells the story of Priam Farll the greatest painter England ever produced. He also is painfully shy and relies on his dodgy valet for everything…
