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Hilda Lessways, the second novel in The Clayhanger Family trilogy, delves into the distinctive and challenging experiences of women in the early 20th century. Set against the rapidly industrializing Five Towns, the narrative shifts perspective from Edwin Clayhanger to explore... Read Full Overview

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.

Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as the theatre, journalism, propaganda and films.

Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist. He was a prolific writer: between the start of his career in 1898 and his death he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays (some in collaboration with other... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Arnold Bennett's "Hilda Lessways" is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the life and struggles of its eponymous protagonist. Published in 1911, this work is part of Bennett's "Clayhanger" series, providing a compelling exploration of the challenges and triumphs of a... Read Full Overview

This dovetails cleverly with Clayhanger but Arnold Bennett has to be quite ingenious on occasion to reconcile Hilda's two lives (and almost two personalities). An intriguing read for those who enjoy late 19th century/early 20th century realism. (Ivy-Mabel Fling)

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