Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett was an English novelist, playwright, and critic, born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire. He is best known for his keen observations of life in the potteries of Northern England, particularly through his celebrated works such as "The Clayhanger Family" and "Anna of the Five Towns." Bennett's writing is characterized by its rich detail and a deep understanding of human nature, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in a rapidly changing world. His experiences in the industrial landscape of the Midlands greatly influenced his literary voice, making his stories resonate with audiences seeking authenticity and insight into everyday life.

Throughout his career, Bennett explored various genres, including novels, short stories, and even plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer. He was not only a keen observer but also an advocate for the importance of literature in society, believing that it should reflect the realities of contemporary life. If you're curious about Bennett's unique perspective and storytelling prowess, take a moment to delve into his works available in the app. You might just find a new favorite that offers a window into the rich tapestry of early 20th-century English life.

The Price of Love

Read by Christine Blachford 4.3
Rachel Louise Fleckring works for the elderly Mrs Maldon, and although with the woman for only a short time, she is taken into the heart of …

The Grim Smile Of The Five Towns

Read by David Wales 4.7
The Grim Smile of the Five Towns (1907) is the second major collection of stories written by Arnold Bennett. (The first is Tales Of The Five…

Sacred and Profane Love

Read by Simon Evers 4.7
Carlotta Peel is an unusual young woman – clever, self-opinionated, a brilliant author and yearning to love and be loved but also to serve h…

How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.4
"Which of us lives on twenty-four hours a day? And when I say 'lives,' I do not mean exists, nor 'muddles through.'" -- Arnold Ben…

The Pretty Lady

Read by Simon Evers 4.2
‘The Pretty Lady’ is considered to be one of Bennett's most revealing and under-rated works. It is the story of a French prostitute, Christi…

Literary Taste: How to Form It

Read by Timothy Ferguson 4.7
Arnold Bennett describes a method for enjoying literature, and suggests the contents of a comprehensive library. Chapters 1-10 and 14 descri…

The Feast of St. Friend

Read by Ruth Golding 4.7
In The Feast of St. Friend, a Christmas book, Arnold Bennett shares his views on Christmas as the season of goodwill. As always, Bennett's w…

A Man from the North

Read by Simon Evers 4.3
Richard Larch, a young man from the north of England, arrives in London to seek his fortune. By day he works as a clerk in an office but has…

Elsie And The Child; A Tale Of Riceyman Steps And Other Stories

Read by David Wales 4.8
Thirteen short stories (1924) by a master story teller of the early twentieth century. His writings, fiction and nonfiction, were popular wi…

Anna of the Five Towns

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
The plot centers on Anna Tellwright, daughter of a wealthy but miserly and dictatorial father, living in the Potteries area of Staffordshire…

Over There: War Scenes On The Western Front

Read by David Wales 4
Bennett's served in many capacities in the WWI war effort. After a visit to the Western Front he wrote this 1915 collection of essays about …

Mental Efficiency

Read by Ruth Golding 4.1
In this light-hearted yet thought-provoking collection of articles, Bennett offers his thoughts on exercising the mind, organising your life…

How to Live on 24 Hours a Day (version 2)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.4
Are you really 'living', or just existing? Do you want to improve yourself or just continue to muddle through? Do you use the time given y…

Enterrado en Vida

Read by Victor Villarraza 4.6
Arnold Bennett escribió Enterrado en vida después de su obra más conocida y seria, Cuento de viejas, y siempre la consi…

Clayhanger

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This first of a trilogy of novels is a coming-of-age story set in the Midlands of Victorian England, following Edwin Clayhanger as he leaves…

Your United States: Impressions Of A First Visit

Read by David Wales 4.4
Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867 – 1931) was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as journal…

Arnold Bennett Buried Alive

Read by John Rowe 4.6
Buried Alive is a dramatization of Arnold Bennett’s 1912 novel, adapted by James Duckett. This charming and witty satire tells the story of …

Arnold Bennett The Grand Babylon Hotel

4.8
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a classic novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in January 1902. This thrilling adaptation brings to life the …

The Old Adam

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Edward Henry Machin, whose rise from humble beginnings to prosperity was told in 'The Card', leads a comfortable life in the English Midland…

BURIED ALIVE By Arnold Bennett

5
An ingenious satire, "Buried Alive" is Arnold Bennett at his most charming and wittiest. The story follows a renowned but exceedin…

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