Portrait of Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett

Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.

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The Truth About an Author

"The Truth About an Author" by Arnold Bennett is an autobiographical account about the life of a writer and his experiences within the literary world,...

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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

"How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett is a self-help guide written in the early 20th century. This philosophical examination explores the ...

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The Loot of Cities Being the Adventures of a Millionaire in Search of Joy (a Fantasia); and Other Stories

"The Loot of Cities" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of fantastical stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a millionaire, M...

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Riceyman Steps: A Novel

"Riceyman Steps: A Novel" by Arnold Bennett is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to focus on the life of Henry E...

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From the Log of the Velsa

"From the Log of the Velsa" by Arnold Bennett is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work details the author's experiences aboa...

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The Feast of St. Friend

"The Feast of St. Friend" by Arnold Bennett is a reflective essay on the traditions of Christmas, capturing the essence of goodwill and the impact of ...

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The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns

"The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a novel set in the early 20th century, detailing the life of its protagonist E...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Arnold Bennett

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Arnold Bennett" by Arnold Bennett is a comprehensive compilation of the author's various works, primarily cen...

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Teresa of Watling Street: A Fantasia on Modern Themes

"Teresa of Watling Street: A Fantasia on Modern Themes" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Rich...

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The Old Wives' Tale

"The Old Wives' Tale" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story navigates the lives of two sisters, Constance and Soph...

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A Man from the North

"A Man from the North" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the journey of Richard Larch, a young man from the ...

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The Grim Smile of the Five Towns

"The Grim Smile of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and complexi...

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Lilian

"Lilian" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the titular character, Lilian Share, a young woman disil...

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Denry the Audacious

"Denry the Audacious" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers on Edward Henry Machin, known as Denry, a ...

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Literary Taste: How to Form It With Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature

This eBook is taken from a 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition. See also: #13852 taken from a 1913 edition.

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The Grand Babylon HĂ´tel

"The Grand Babylon Hôtel" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in London’s exclusive Grand Babylon Hot...

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Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women

"Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women" by Arnold Bennett is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The text explores the c...

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Your United States: Impressions of a first visit

"Your United States: Impressions of a First Visit" by Arnold Bennett is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the au...

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Literary Taste: How to Form It With Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature

This eBook is taken from a 1913 edition. See also: #3640 taken from a 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition.

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Leonora

"Leonora" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Leonora Stanway, a beautiful and accomplished ...

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