The Old Wives' Tale - Bennett, Arnold
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In the heart of Victorian England, Arnold Bennett's masterpiece, The Old Wives' Tale, weaves the captivating stories of the Baines sisters, Constance and Sophia. Born into the modest comfort of a draper's family in the provincial town of Bursley, their paths diverge wildly as they navigate through love, loss, ambition, and the relentless march of time. Constance, the steadfast elder, embraces the predictable rhythms of life within the bounds of their family shop, finding contentment in domesticity and familiar surroundings. Sophia, the spirited younger sister, breaks free from the constraints…mehr

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In the heart of Victorian England, Arnold Bennett's masterpiece, The Old Wives' Tale, weaves the captivating stories of the Baines sisters, Constance and Sophia. Born into the modest comfort of a draper's family in the provincial town of Bursley, their paths diverge wildly as they navigate through love, loss, ambition, and the relentless march of time. Constance, the steadfast elder, embraces the predictable rhythms of life within the bounds of their family shop, finding contentment in domesticity and familiar surroundings. Sophia, the spirited younger sister, breaks free from the constraints of provincial life, embarking on a thrilling, tumultuous journey that takes her far from home. Their tales crisscross the changing landscape of the nineteenth century, revealing the profound impacts of time and choice upon individual destinies. Arnold Bennett masterfully chronicles the ordinary and extraordinary events that shape the sisters' lives, offering a poignant, detailed portrait of Victorian England. The Old Wives' Tale is not just the story of Constance and Sophia; it is a powerful, timeless exploration of human nature, family bonds, and the surprising resilience of the female spirit.
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Enoch Arnold Bennett, better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English author and novelist who made important contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire. His father, a lawyer, wanted him to become a lawyer like him, but Bennett was more interested in writing. After working at a law office in London for a short period of time, he decided to pursue a career in literature full time, starting in 1900. Bennett produced a large amount of work during his lifetime. He wrote 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal of over a million words. Apart from his novels and plays, he also wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals. This made him one of the most financially successful British authors of his time. Bennett's life was cut short when he got typhoid fever and passed away in 1931. He contracted it from drinking tap water during a trip to France. His death marked the end of a productive and influential writing career.