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Anna of the Five Towns
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the complexities of character development and social dynamics in an early 20th-century English industrial setting. With its rich depiction of a young woman's struggle for independence amidst the moral and economic constraints of her community, it offers a captivating examination of personal and societal challenges. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of drama and social commentary.
Anna of the Five Towns
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Bennett's remarkable sermon against parental tyranny set in the industrial world of early twentieth century England.
Against the beautifully evoked backdrop of the Potteries district, the Five Towns—a gossipy community with its prayer meetings, hard physical work, small-minded bigotry and quick condemnation of others—Anna is dominated by her tight-fisted, tyrannical father. She inherits a fortune— with brilliant sympathy, charm and pain, Bennett describes the process by which Anna tries to navigate her way through the world and the emotional and moral challenges she faces.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett has been praised for its detailed portrayal of life in an industrial English town during the late 19th century. Reviewers often commend Bennett's ability to capture the nuances of class, economic hardship, and personal struggle through the character of Anna, noting the novel's rich narrative and social commentary. While some find the pacing slow, others appreciate the depth of character development and the vivid depiction of the era's moral complexities.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241255773
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 August 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 193g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was one of the most versatile, ambitious and successful British novelists of the early 20th century. His novels and short stories both celebrate and deplore a rapidly changing Britain. Much of his greatest work is set where he grew up, in the Potteries of the West Midlands. Inspired by Zola and Maupassant, he realized that this world of brutal industrial work and rapid social change, religious severity and material temptation, was the perfect backdrop for everything from comedy to tragedy. He died of typhoid.
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