Tales of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title Tales of the Five Towns
Note Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Tales of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of short stories set in the early 20th century that explores the lives and characters of the inhabitants of the fictional industrial town of Bursley in the Five Towns area of Staffordshire, England. The narratives often delve into the themes of social status, romance, and the nuanced relationships between the townsfolk. The stories in this collection, such as "His Worship the Goosedriver" and "The Elixir of Youth," introduce characters like Josiah Curtenty, the Deputy-Mayor who finds himself in humorous and precarious situations. The opening of "Tales of the Five Towns" introduces readers to the bustling town atmosphere during the holiday season. It features Mr. Josiah Curtenty and Mr. Gordon, who share a mutual affection for the same woman and navigate local society's intricacies. As they leave a pub, Curtenty whimsically engages a gloomy gooseherd, leading to an impulsive purchase of geese, which sets off a series of comedic misadventures. The narrative builds a vivid picture of small-town life, characterized by camaraderie, competition, and a touch of the absurd, and hints at deeper themes of ambition and societal expectation that will likely unfold in subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Pottery industry -- Fiction
Subject Stoke-on-Trent (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13293
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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