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Arnold Bennett was a prolific British writer who penned dozens of works across all genres, from adventurous fiction to propaganda and nonfiction. He wrote plays like Judith and historical novels like Tales of the Five Towns.

This stirring coming-of-age story recounts the childhood and youth of the eponymous protagonist, Hilda Lessways, who would eventually grow up to marry Edwin Clayhanger, the scion of a wealthy and powerful family in the Potteries district of the Midlands region in England. This... Read Full Overview

Hilda Lessways is a novel by Arnold Bennett that tells the story of a young woman named Hilda, who lives in the fictional town of Bursley in the early 20th century. Hilda is a fiercely independent and intelligent woman who dreams of breaking free from the constraints of her working-class... Read Full Overview

Hilda Lessways is a novel written by Arnold Bennett, originally published in 1911. The book follows the life of Hilda Lessways, a young woman living in the British Midlands during the late 19th century. Hilda is a strong-willed and independent character, determined to make her... Read Full Overview

Hilda Lessways is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1911. The story follows the life of Hilda Lessways, a young woman living in the Staffordshire Potteries in the early 20th century. Hilda is ambitious and determined to rise above her humble origins, and she eventually... Read Full Overview

Hilda Lessways

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview