Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title Hilda Lessways
Credits Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Hilda Lessways" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around the character Hilda Lessways, a young woman struggling against the constraints of her domestic life and her complex relationship with her widowed mother. The narrative explores themes of individuality, societal expectations, and the nuances of familial love, set against the backdrop of the Five Towns region in England. The opening of the novel introduces Hilda as she tackles her day-to-day domestic responsibilities, revealing her disdain for household chores and her complicated relationship with her mother. Hilda feels trapped in her unremarkable existence, yearning for something more meaningful but unsure of what that might be. As she reflects on her struggles, the sudden arrival of Mr. Skellorn, the family’s rent collector, who suffers a stroke, catalyzes a series of events that will challenge her perceptions. Hilda's frustration, emotions, and internal conflicts are intricately woven into her interactions with her mother and the surrounding world, setting the stage for her quest for independence and identity within the expectations of her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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