"The Old Wives' Tale" by Arnold Bennett is a story that follows the journeys of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, from their youthful days to womanhood, looking at themes of family, what it means to be a woman, and the sometimes sad events of daily life. The book starts by introducing us to Constance and Sophia, who live above their father's shop, which is taken care of by Mr. Povey. The early parts of the novel paint a picture of their lives in the Five Towns, showing both their innocence and the small details that make up their world. The story spends time contrasting the sisters' personalities, particularly as they joke about Maggie, a servant, all while handling their duties at home. These first chapters get ready for the story to look at how they grow up, deal with real life, and interact with those around them.
The Old Wives' Tale
By Arnold Bennett
Witness the diverging paths of two sisters as they navigate love, loss, and the changing tides of life in a world on the cusp of transformation.
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About the AuthorEnoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
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