Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title Anna of the Five Towns
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Anna of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the central character, Anna Tellwright, and explores themes of love, duty, and social status set against the backdrop of the Five Towns, a fictional representation of industrial England. As Anna navigates her relationships and the complexities of her family dynamics, readers are introduced to her conflicted existence shaped by parental expectations and her burgeoning romantic interests. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a sunny Sunday afternoon at a Sunday school where children are excitedly reveling in their recent prize-giving ceremony. Among them is Anna's younger sister, Agnes, who is joyful and eager, while Anna, on the verge of her twenty-first birthday, stands out with her mature demeanor and contemplative nature. The narrative hints at Anna's complex relationship with her father, Ephraim Tellwright, a wealthy yet miserly figure in the Five Towns. As Anna begins to encounter Henry Mynors, the charming and well-respected man in their community, her dormant feelings of love and desire awaken, leading to an exploration of her emerging identity and the challenges posed by her familial obligations. The beginning sets the stage for a deep dive into Anna's journey of self-discovery and the societal pressures that accompany it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Women -- England -- Fiction
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Pottery industry -- Fiction
Subject Stoke-on-Trent (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 35505
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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