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Biskra is an oasis in the desert, and the capital of the Algerian Sahara. Two days’ journey by train from Algiers, over the Djujura Ranges, it is the last outpost of the Algerian State Railways. It has a hundred and sixty thousand palm trees; but the first symptom of Biskra to be observed from the approaching first-class carriage is the chimney of the electric light plant. Besides the hundred and sixty thousand palm trees, it possesses half a dozen large hotels, five native villages, a for...

In "The Ghost," Arnold Bennett ventures into the realm of fantasy, a departure from his more typical realistic novels. The story revolves around the protagonist, an ambitious young man named Edward, who encounters supernatural occurrences and experiences that challenge his perception of reality.As Edward navigates through the mysterious events, he grapples with questions of identity, morality, and the nature of existence. The novel may explore themes of human frailty, the power of the subc...

"The Author's Craft" by Arnold Bennett is a profound exploration of the art of writing and the intricacies involved in the creative process. Bennett, a celebrated novelist and playwright, delves into the techniques and strategies that authors employ to engage readers and convey their messages effectively. He emphasizes the importance of clarity, structure, and the writer's unique voice, offering insights that are both practical and philosophical. Through his reflections, Bennett encourages...

Something has happened to Christmas, or to our hearts; or to both. In order to be convinced of this it is only necessary to compare the present with the past. In the old days of not so long ago the festival began to excite us in November. For weeks the house rustled with charming and thrilling secrets, and with the furtive noises of paper parcels being wrapped and unwrapped; the house was a whispering gallery. The tension of expectancy increased to such a point that there was a positive da...

A hotel murder mystery classic.Luxury, laughter, and lethal secrets fill the corridors when an American millionaire buys London's grandest hotel. He bought a hotel for dinner… and uncovered a conspiracy the staff would kill to keep quiet.Decades before the cozy mystery had a name, Arnold Bennett set murder, monarchy, and razor-sharp wit loose inside London's grandest hotel in this 1902 classic.Arnold Bennett's classic murder mystery in a new edition...

Not every ghost story begins with a haunting—sometimes it begins with a mystery no one can explain. When unexpected events disturb the ordinary course of life, the boundary between the familiar and the mysterious begins to disappear. In The Ghost, Arnold Bennett creates an intriguing narrative that blends atmosphere, uncertainty, human emotion, and the unsettling possibility of the supernatural. Bennett's storytelling brings together character-driven drama and an atmosphere of mystery, inv...

British author Arnold Bennett returns to his native stomping grounds—the Potteries district of England's West Midlands region—with this collection of insightful, darkly witty stories about the denizens of the fictionalized "Five Towns." From love gone wrong to mischief and misadventure, these sharply drawn tales run the gamut.

In the comprehensive anthology "ARNOLD BENNETT Ultimate Collection," readers are invited into the richly textured world of early 20th-century England, as explored through Bennett's keen social commentary and vivid characterizations. The collection spans his most significant works, including masterpieces like "Clayhanger" and "The Old Wives' Tale," showcasing his distinctive literary style that melds realism with a profound understanding of human relationships. Bennett's prose is marked by ...

In the work that has been judged the finest of his later novels, (printed here in Bennett's corrected version) Arnold Bennett gives us an unfogettable portrait of a miser and his wife. Henry Earlforward is a second-hand bookseller with a passion for money. He marries Violet Arb, a widow with a fortune of her own, yet he is eaten up by fear and greed. Set against the dark forces of avarice is the Earlford's maid, Elsie, whose love of life, generosity of spirit and warm humanity give Ric...

Expressing One's Individuality by Arnold Bennett is a heartfelt exploration of personal identity. Bennett offers guidance on embracing uniqueness and expressing one's true self in a world that often encourages conformity. With Bennett's insightful advice, Expressing One's Individuality becomes a guidebook for those seeking to understand and express their true selves. Dive into Expressing One's Individuality and start embracing your unique self. It's a book that resonates with anyone seekin...

The aim of literary study is not to amuse the hours of leisure; it is to awake oneself, it is to be alive, to intensify one's capacity for pleasure, for sympathy, and for comprehension. It is not to affect one hour, but twenty-four hours. It is to change utterly one's relations with the world. An understanding appreciation of literature means an understanding appreciation of the world, and it means nothing else. Not isolated and unconnected parts of life, but all of life, brought together ...

Growing up in the world of the 'five towns' of industrial England, with their furnaces and chimneys, huddled red-brown streets, prayer meetings and small-minded bigotry, Anna is dominated by her miserly and tyrannical father. When she inherits a fortune and finds love, she struggles to break free from the constraints upon her, even though she is torn between duty and her deepest feelings. Arnold's novel of parental tyranny and rebellion is a portrayal of a woman of great spirit, complexity...