The Old Wives' Tale, considered to be one of Bennett's finest works, begins in the 1860s, in the industrial "Five Towns" of the English Midlands, where he set many of his partially autobiographical stories.The novel follows the prosperous Baines family, who live above the successful clothing shop they own in the town of Bursley (based on Burslem, in Staffordshire). Even when the two Baines daughters were still young, their characters are already formed. Sophia has "youth, beauty, a...

The Old Wives' Tale, considered to be one of Bennett's finest works, begins in the 1860s, in the industrial "Five Towns" of the English Midlands, where he set many of his partially autobiographical stories.The novel follows the prosperous Baines family, who live above the successful clothing shop they own in the town of Bursley (based on Burslem, in Staffordshire). Even when the two Baines daughters were still young, their characters are already formed. Sophia has "youth, beauty, a...

An American millionaire tries to buy a steak and a bottle of beer in London's grandest hotel, is refused, and buys the hotel instead — after which the staff begin to disappear. Bennett wrote it as a serial in the year the century turned, for money, at speed, and produced the ancestor of every glamorous hotel thriller since.

The prolific novelist Arnold Bennett created a succession of stories that detailed life in the Staffordshire Potteries, which were to immortalise his beloved “Five Towns" and establish his name as one of the leading realist authors of Edwardian fiction. Now for the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present Bennetts complete fictional works. This comprehensive eBook is complemented with numerous illustrations, many rare novels, informative introductions and the u...

39 Complete Works of Arnold BennettA Great ManAnna of the Five TownsBooks and PersonsBuried AliveClayhangerHelen with the High HandHilda LesswaysHow to Live on 24 Hours a DayHugoJudith - A play in three actsLeonoraLilianLiterary Taste How to Form ItMental EfficiencyMr. ProhackOver ThereRiceyman StepsSacred And Profane LoveTales of the Five TownsThe Au...

The Old Wives' Tale is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. It deals with the lives of two very different sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, following their stories from their youth, working in their mother's draper's shop, into old age. It covers a period of about 70 years from roughly 1840 to 1905, and is set in Burslem and Paris. It is generally regarded as one of Bennett's finest works. | Bennett was initially inspired to write the book by a chance encounter in a Pari...

“I am living a bit; I want to live more.”“You have to live on twenty-four hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul.”—Arnold BennettArnold Bennett was a prolific writer. His books appealed to a wide public and sold in large numbers. This small book (How to Live on 24 Hours a Day) is a series of lessons in psychic influence, thought-force, time management and will-power....

"The Grand Babylon Hotel" is a story of intrigue, suspense, and adventure set in a luxurious and extravagant hotel in London. The novel's plot revolves around a millionaire American, Theodore Racksole, who stays at the Grand Babylon Hotel with his daughter, Nella. When they encounter strange and suspicious events at the hotel, including the sudden disappearance of a fellow guest, Racksole becomes determined to uncover the truth.Key elements and themes of "The Grand Babylon Hotel" include:M...

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it."How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett is a timeless self-help classic first published in 1910 that delves into the art of time management.Bennett challenges us to reconsider our use of the daily 24 hours, advocating for a lifestyle of conscious living and purposeful engagement with time. Through his motivational approach, he emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and efficiency, crafting a compelli...

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time'[Arnold Bennett's] superb Old Wives' Tale, wandering from person to person and from scene to scene, is by far the finest 'long novel' that has been written in English and in the English fashion, in this generation.'--H. G. WellsFirst published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters--shy, ...

In the book, Bennett explores various topics related to mental efficiency, such as concentration, memory, willpower, and self-discipline, and provides practical advice on how to develop and strengthen these skills. He argues that mental efficiency is essential for success in any field, and that it can be cultivated through conscious effort and practice.One of the main messages of the book is that mental efficiency is not a natural talent, but a skill that can be learned and developed over ...