The Old Wives Tale: 20th Century English Classic Literature

By: Arnold Bennett

British Literature Classic written in times before the morrow, sophisticated in a way modern stories lack. The Old Wives Tale by Arnold Bennett is a book of epic classic fiction first published in 1908 London. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this works. Sneak Peek I reflected, concerning the grotesque diner: "This woman was once young, slim, perhaps beautiful; certainly free from these ridiculous mannerisms. Very probably she is unconscious of her singularities. Her case is a tragedy. One ought to be able to make a heartrending novel out of the history of a woman such as she." Every stout, ageing woman is not grotesque--far from it!--but there is an extreme pathos in the mere fact that every stout ageing woman was once a young girl with the unique charm of youth in her form and movements and in her mind. And the fact that the change from the young girl to the stout ageing woman is made up of an infinite number of infinitesimal changes, each unperceived by her, only intensifies the pathos. Synopsis The Old Wives' Tale is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. It deals with the lives of two very different sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, following their stories from their youth, working in their mother's draper's shop, into old age. It covers a period of about 70 years from roughly 1840 to 1905, and is set in Burslem and Paris. It is generally regarded as one of Bennett's finest works. This is the utterly compelling story of their lives and loves, their triumphs and despair from early teens to old age, told with Arnold Bennett's characteristic insight and truthfulness. "A stunning reprint" At No! Biggy Publishing we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is a must read for both young and old, words strung together with such romantic precision, a style that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1908 Scripture Epic Classic English Literature 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper Please click on "Editor" at the top of this page next to author to view all of our classic edition publications. And feel free to drop us an email with any requests/ suggestions for titles you can't find. (Yes, you need to buy the book to find our email inside the cover)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DCTP7L9B
• ISBN13: 9798335587440
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 475 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.2" x 5.5"