Fame And Fiction: An Inquiry Into Certain Popularities (1901)

By Arnold Bennett

Book Overview

Fame And Fiction: An Inquiry Into Certain Popularities (1901) is a non-fiction book written by E. Arnold Bennett. The book is an exploration of the nature of fame and popularity in the context of literature. Bennett examines the works of several popular authors of the time, including Rudyard Kipling, George Meredith, and H.G. Wells, and attempts to understand why they have achieved such widespread success. He also discusses the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the impact of commercialism on the literary world. The book is a thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between fame, fiction, and society, and remains relevant today as a commentary on the nature of celebrity culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164897594
• ISBN13: 9781164897590
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"