The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett is a novel set in the early 20th century, detailing the life of its protagonist Edward Henry Machin (known as Denry) as he navigates the social landscape of the Five Towns. The narrative explores themes of ambition and social mobility through Denry's experiences, particularly at a prestigious ball that becomes a turning point in his life. The opening of the novel introduces Denry as a clever yet somewhat unscrupulous young man who achieves a scholarship in a rather dubious manner and works as a clerk. His relationship with his mother, who is engaged in modest work, is highlighted, establishing the social context of his ambitions. The first chapter culminates with Denry’s determination to attend a ball hosted by the Countess of Chell, further revealing his desire to ascend the social ladder. His encounter with various townspeople sets the stage for his adventures and the challenges he faces as he tries to transform his fortunes while grappling with societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12986
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Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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