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CONTENTS

PART I

THE SEALED ROOMS

I The Dome

II The Establishment

III Hugo Explains Himself

IV Camilla

V A Story and a Disappearance

VI A Lapse from an Ideal

VII Possible Escape of Secrets

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Rediscover Arnold Bennett's "Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes," a sharp and witty satire of English society. This meticulously prepared print edition brings Bennett's humorous exploration of modern life to a new audience. As a master of English fiction, Bennett delivers a... Read Full Overview

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"Hugo" from Arnold Bennett. English writer (1867-1931).

What happens when a man who has everything falls desperately in love with a lowly shopgirl? That's the conundrum at the center of Arnold Bennett's novel Hugo. The eponymous protagonist is a titan of industry who is used to living a life of luxury and getting everything he wants-until... Read Full Overview

What happens when a man who has everything falls desperately in love with a lowly shopgirl? That's the conundrum at the center of Arnold Bennett's novel Hugo. The eponymous protagonist is a titan of industry who is used to living a life of luxury and getting everything he wants-until... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes He wakened from a charming dream, in which the hat had played a conspicuous part. 'I shouldn't mind having that hat, ' he murmured. A darkness which no eye could penetrate surrounded him as he lay in bed. Absolute obscurity was essential... Read Full Overview