Arnold Bennett

Broschiertes Buch

A Great Man

A Frolic

Beschreibung

In this charming social comedy, Arnold Bennett turns his sharp eye and gentle wit to the world of literary ambition, celebrity, and the absurdities of fame. A Great Man: A Frolic follows Henry Shakespeare Knight-a young, unsuspecting poet whose sudden rise to notoriety thrusts him into a life of adulation, misunderstanding, and romantic entanglements. As Henry is swept up in the machinery of publishing, media, and society's hunger for novelty, Bennett hilariously dissects the contradictions between artistic integrity and public perception. The novel is a frolic in every sense-playful, fast-paced, and full of delightful commentary on the early 20th-century literary scene. Through Henry's adventures, Bennett lampoons the pretensions of critics, the fickleness of audiences, and the pressures placed on anyone considered "great." Ideal for fans of Wodehouse, Wilde, or any reader who enjoys a witty and reflective portrait of a man bewildered by his own success.

Autor

Arnold Bennett was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire, which is now part of Stoke-on-Trent but was previously a separate municipality. He was the eldest of three boys and three daughters born to Enoch Bennett (1843-1902) and Sarah Ann, nee Longson (1840-1914). Enoch Bennett's early career was marked by ups and downs: following an unsuccessful attempt to start a pottery manufacturing and sales firm, he established himself as a draper and pawnbroker in 1866. Four years later, Enoch's father died, leaving him some money with which he apprenticed at a local legal business; in 1876, he became a solicitor. The Bennetts were strong Wesleyans who enjoyed music, culture, and socializing. Bennett attended the Wedgwood Institute in Burslem from 1877 to 1882, and then attended a grammar school in Newcastle-under-Lyme for one year. He was good at Latin and better at French; he had an inspirational headmaster who instilled in him a lifelong love of French literature and the French language. He excelled intellectually and passed Cambridge University exams, which may have led to an Oxbridge degree, but his father had other ideas. Bennett left school in 1883 at the age of 16 and began unpaid work at his father's business. He split his time between unpleasant occupations, such as rent collection, during the day and preparing for exams in the evening.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rustam Prakashan
• Seitenzahl: 214
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9789359912059
• ISBN-10: 9359912050
• Artikelnr.: 75425426