Arnold Bennett

Broschiertes Buch

Sacred and Profane Love

A Play in Four Acts

Beschreibung

CARLOTTA. Yes, yes! Please! Quick! You see I must go-now, at once. And I can't possibly be seen in the street without something on my head. LOUISA (to herself as she leaves room, L.). Talk about swallowing a camel and straining at a gnat! Stops out all night, but she can't possibly be seen in the street without a hat. -from Scene II Arnold Bennett is considered one of the greatest novelists of the early 20th century, yet his work is all but forgotten today. This 1919 play, based on his novel of the same name (also known as The Book of Carlotta), is a delightful romp, a comedy of sexual manners and mores, of cads and fallen women, that reminds us that stories we suspect were ahead of their time were, in fact, very much of their moment. British writer ARNOLD BENNETT (1867-1931) wrote both fiction and nonfiction, but he is best known for the novels Anna of the Five Towns (1902), Buried Alive (1908), and Clayhanger (1910).

Autor

Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was a prominent English author and journalist known for his novels, plays, and essays. Born in Hanley, Staffordshire, Bennett grew up in a working-class family and began his career as an office clerk, before pursuing writing full-time. His early experiences and observations of industrial life in the Potteries greatly influenced his literary work. Bennett's work is marked by its realism, social commentary, and focus on the individual's struggle within societal constraints. He was also a prominent essayist, contributing to discussions on a wide range of topics, from literature and culture to politics and social issues. During World War I, Bennett served as a war correspondent, providing firsthand accounts of the Western Front in works such as ""Over There: War Scenes on the Western Front"" (1915). His observations of the war and his role as a war journalist allowed him to offer a unique perspective on the conflict, contributing significantly to his public profile. Despite his success, Bennett faced criticism for his perceived lack of innovation and the conventional nature of some of his works. However, his contributions to English literature, particularly his skillful portrayal of social and personal dynamics, have cemented his place as an important figure in early 20th-century literature. Arnold Bennett's legacy endures through his comprehensive and empathetic explorations of human life and his significant contributions to literature and journalism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781596056640
• ISBN-10: 1596056649
• Artikelnr.: 22006425