Arnold Bennett

Broschiertes Buch

A Great Man

A Frolic

Beschreibung

What happens when the world mistakes an ordinary man for a genius? In A Great Man: A Frolic, Arnold Bennett crafts a clever and light hearted satire on fame, identity, and the illusions of success. The story follows Henry Leek, a quiet and unassuming individual who suddenly finds himself celebrated as a great literary mind. Through a mixup and a willing public, Henry is thrust into the spotlight and embraced as a cultural icon. As praise pours in and society fawns over him, Henry begins to feel the weight of a reputation he never earned. With charm and subtle irony, Bennett explores the absurdity of public opinion and the blurry line between truth and perception. Caught between the comforts of fame and the discomfort of deceit, Henry must decide whether to reveal the truth or continue living a lie. Originally published in 1904, this novel remains strikingly relevant in an age where image often outweighs substance. Bennett's playful style and keen social insight make A Great Man an enduring tale of mistaken identity and the curious nature of human admiration. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys literary humour and stories about the strange ways greatness is sometimes imagined.

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: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 214
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9789359837321
• ISBN-10: 9359837326
• Artikelnr.: 75427583