"The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories" by Arnold Bennett is a compilation that captures the dramas, connections, and trials experienced by people living in an industrial area called the Five Towns. The first story centers on Robert Brindley, an architect, his wife, and their funny way of dealing with a minor family problem—forgetting an elderly relative's birthday—which leads to a series of funny events that really shows what it's like to live in the Five Towns. The story follows the couple as they hilariously confront their unexpected and frantic rush to make amends for missing the birthday. The story establishes mood by showcasing the amusing features of life in the Five Towns, perfectly combining humor with meaningful observations about relationships and societal roles.
The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories
By Arnold Bennett
In a world of forgotten birthdays and comical mishaps, discover a community’s quirky and humorous path through everyday relationships and obligations.
Summary
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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