Arnold Bennett
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.
The Grand Babylon HĂ´tel
** A millionaire and his daughter find themselves tangled in secrets, mystery, and possible danger within a grand hotel.
By Arnold Bennett
Literary Taste: How to Form It With Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature
Discover how to truly awaken your senses and enrich your life by unlocking the profound connection between literature and human experience.
By Arnold Bennett
Journalism for Women: A Practical Guide
A vintage roadmap reveals how aspiring female writers can shatter expectations and make their mark in the world of journalism.
By Arnold Bennett
The Feast of St. Friend
Explore the heartwarming essence of Christmas, where the true spirit is found in kindness and connections, as we rediscover how to celebrate the joy of friendship during the holiday season.
By Arnold Bennett
The Roll-Call
In a world of emerging urban landscapes, an ambitious architect chases both professional success and a captivating romance.
By Arnold Bennett
Leonora
** A beautiful woman trapped in a stifling marriage longs for a life beyond societal constraints, while facing the hidden realities of her desires.
By Arnold Bennett
Tales of the Five Towns
In a bustling town, a Deputy-Mayor's impulsive purchase of geese triggers a series of comic misadventures.
By Arnold Bennett
The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
In a world shaped by pottery and shared burdens, two brothers grapple with a past accident and the expectations of their community, threatening to shatter their lives in the grim and smiling Five Towns
By Arnold Bennett
The Truth About an Author
Discover the unvarnished realities of literary life, where the pursuit of authenticity clashes with the public's often romanticized expectations of authorship.
By Arnold Bennett
Anna of the Five Towns
In a world of industry, a young woman must choose between following her heart or fulfilling her duty to her family.
By Arnold Bennett
Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes
A rich bachelor’s carefully ordered world turns upside down when he unexpectedly falls for a woman working in his department store.
By Arnold Bennett
Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.)
Amidst family feuds and societal contrasts, an unlikely pair confronts the past and forges an unexpected bond.
By Arnold Bennett
Lilian
Yearning for a life beyond the confines of her ordinary job, a young woman's solitude is broken, setting her on a path where she confronts her past and grapples with the complexities of ambition and love in a world of appearances.
By Arnold Bennett
Riceyman Steps: A Novel
In bustling Clerkenwell, a lonely bookseller finds solace in a budding relationship with his charwoman, sparking a tale of connection.
By Arnold Bennett
These Twain
A successful man's new marriage forces him to confront his past and a changing world as societal expectations and domestic life collide.
By Arnold Bennett
A Man from the North
A young man leaves his simple country life to pursue his writing dream in London, where he faces the allure and harsh realities of a bustling city.
By Arnold Bennett
Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women
Discover how to unlock your mental potential and live a more fulfilling life through practical tips designed to improve mental efficiency.
By Arnold Bennett
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
Discover the secret to unlocking a more meaningful existence by seizing each moment and transforming everyday routines into opportunities for personal growth.
By Arnold Bennett
The Ghost: A Modern Fantasy
In a glamorous world of opera, a young man finds himself surrounded by fame, ambition, and a mysterious sickness.
By Arnold Bennett
Mr. Prohack
A government worker's mundane existence turns upside down as he juggles family drama and financial strain in a society grappling with change.
By Arnold Bennett