Arnold Bennett

Broschiertes Buch

The Grand Babylon Hotel

Beschreibung

"The Grand Babylon Hôtel" is an ancient fiction mystery story book written by Arnold Bennett. Set in opposition to the grandeur and splendor of the predecessor established order, the tale develops with a compelling mix of exhilaration, fascination and surprising twists. When clients arrive on the Grand Babylon Hôtel, they discover a network of secrets, scandals, and dark conspiracy theories. Arnold Bennett's superb tale transports reader to a world of excessive society, wherein excitement lurks around every corner and risk lurks underneath the veneer of luxury. Bennett creates an experience of hysteria and suspense that maintains readers on the edge of their chairs from the start to the cease, way to vividly explicit descriptions and a forged of captivating characters.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 247g
• ISBN-13: 9789361427565
• ISBN-10: 9361427563
• Artikelnr.: 70390282