About
Arnold Bennett, born Enoch Arnold Bennett on 27 May 1867 in Hanley (Staffordshire), was an English writer. He is best known for his novels set in the 'Five Towns', a fictionalised version of the Potteries district of Stoke-on-Trent. His most celebrated work, The Old Wives' Tale (1908), is regarded as a masterpiece of European realism. He also wrote the Clayhanger trilogy (1910-1916) and Riceyman Steps (1923), which won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Bennett also wrote successful plays, including Milestones (1912) and The Great Adventure (1913). During World War I, he served as Director of Propaganda for France at the Ministry of Information. He died on 27 March 1931 in London.
* 1867-05-27 — † 1931-03-27
Major works
- The Old Wives' Tale (1908)novel
- Clayhanger (1910)novel
- Hilda Lessways (1911)novel
- These Twain (1916)novel
- Riceyman Steps (1923)novel
Key milestones
- 1907Married French actress Marguerite Soulié.
- 1918Refused a knighthood.
- 1923Riceyman Steps wins the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
Themes
Provincial lifeSocial realismTime and agingMiddle classesIndustry and modernity
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