Arnold Bennett

Broschiertes Buch

The Regent

A Five Towns Story Of Adventure In London (1913)

Beschreibung

The Regent: A Five Towns Story Of Adventure In London is a novel written by Arnold Bennett in 1913. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Edward Henry Machin, also known as Denry, who comes from a small town called Bursley. Denry is a charming and ambitious character who is determined to make a name for himself in the big city. He starts off working as a clerk at a hotel but quickly rises through the ranks and becomes the manager of the prestigious Regent Hotel. Denry's adventures in London are filled with excitement, as he navigates the world of high society and deals with various challenges and obstacles along the way. He meets a wide range of characters, from wealthy businessmen to struggling artists, and learns valuable lessons about life and love. Throughout the book, Bennett explores themes of ambition, class, and social mobility. He also provides vivid descriptions of London in the early 20th century, capturing the bustling energy and excitement of the city. Overall, The Regent: A Five Towns Story Of Adventure In London is a captivating and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Arnold Bennett was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire, which is now part of Stoke-on-Trent but was previously a separate municipality. He was the eldest of three boys and three daughters born to Enoch Bennett (1843-1902) and Sarah Ann, nee Longson (1840-1914). Enoch Bennett's early career was marked by ups and downs: following an unsuccessful attempt to start a pottery manufacturing and sales firm, he established himself as a draper and pawnbroker in 1866. Four years later, Enoch's father died, leaving him some money with which he apprenticed at a local legal business; in 1876, he became a solicitor. The Bennetts were strong Wesleyans who enjoyed music, culture, and socializing. Bennett attended the Wedgwood Institute in Burslem from 1877 to 1882, and then attended a grammar school in Newcastle-under-Lyme for one year. He was good at Latin and better at French; he had an inspirational headmaster who instilled in him a lifelong love of French literature and the French language. He excelled intellectually and passed Cambridge University exams, which may have led to an Oxbridge degree, but his father had other ideas. Bennett left school in 1883 at the age of 16 and began unpaid work at his father's business. He split his time between unpleasant occupations, such as rent collection, during the day and preparing for exams in the evening.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9781104324995
• ISBN-10: 1104324997
• Artikelnr.: 26339746