The Feast of St. Friend (Esprios Classics) - Bennett, Arnold
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Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist. He was a prolific writer: between the start of his career in 1898 and his death he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays (some in collaboration with other writers), and a daily journal of more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 different newspapers and periodicals, worked in, and briefly ran, the Ministry of Information in the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Bennett is best known for his novels and short stories,…mehr

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Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist. He was a prolific writer: between the start of his career in 1898 and his death he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays (some in collaboration with other writers), and a daily journal of more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 different newspapers and periodicals, worked in, and briefly ran, the Ministry of Information in the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Bennett is best known for his novels and short stories, many of which are set in a fictionalised version of the Potteries, which he called The Five Towns.
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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.