The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title The Old Wives' Tale
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Old Wives' Tale" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story navigates the lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they evolve from carefree youths into mature women, highlighting the nuances of domestic life and the passage of time. The narrative seeks to explore themes of femininity, family, and the quiet tragedies of everyday existence. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Constance and Sophia Baines, living in a draper's shop owned by their bedridden father and managed by Mr. Povey. The opening chapters showcase their youthful innocence and everyday life in the Five Towns of Staffordshire, with a rich description of their surroundings and the mundane yet colorful details of their lives. The central focus is on the contrasting personalities of the sisters, especially as they engage in playful banter about a servant named Maggie while navigating their familial responsibilities. The first chapters set the stage for an exploration of their coming-of-age experiences as they prepare to confront the realities of adult life and their relationships with those around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Women -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5247
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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