The Grim Smile of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
Credits Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Grim Smile of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and complexities of the inhabitants of the fictional Five Towns, a community in the Staffordshire potteries known for its rich character studies and social dynamics. The story opens with a focus on two brothers, Horace and Sidney Carpole, delving into themes of familial responsibility, love, and the consequences of actions. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to Horace Carpole, who is depicted as an altruistic yet socially awkward young man, and his frail half-brother Sidney, recovering from illness under the care of their mother. The narrative sets the tone for a grim comedy, with hints at tragedy stemming from an accident involving the two brothers that leads to Sidney's prolonged health issues. As the story progresses, it unveils Horace's emotional burdens and the societal pressures he faces as he navigates relationships while trying to be a responsible figure in Sidney's life. The dynamics of family and community perceptions against their personal struggles create a compelling backdrop, promising further exploration of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Middle class -- Fiction
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Pottery industry -- Fiction
Subject Stoke-on-Trent (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4734
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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