The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Arnold Bennett

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Author Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
Title The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The Matador of the Five Towns -- Mimi -- The Supreme Illusion -- The Letter and the Lie -- The Glimpse -- Jock-at-a-Venture -- The Heroism of Thomas Chadwick -- Under the Clock -- Three Episodes in the Life of Mr Cowlishaw, Dentist -- Catching the Train -- The Widow of the Balcony -- The Cat and Cupid -- The Fortune-teller -- The Long-lost Uncle -- The Tight Hand -- Why the Clock Stopped -- Hot Potatoes -- Half-a-sovereign -- The Blue Suit -- The Tiger and the Baby -- The Revolver -- An Unfair Advantage.
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Summary "The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The overarching theme of the collection revolves around the daily lives, relationships, and challenges faced by the inhabitants of a fictional industrial region known as the Five Towns. The opening story introduces Robert Brindley, an architect, his wife Mrs. Brindley, and their humorous handling of an uncelebrated family crisis—the forgotten birthday of an elderly relative—leading to an amusing chain of events that encapsulates the essence of existence in the Five Towns. At the start of the book, we see the Brindleys navigating through a domestic crisis as they realize they have forgotten Mrs. Brindley's grandmother's birthday. The narrative unfolds through their witty banter, emphasizing their humorous yet sometimes chaotic perspectives on familial obligations. As they prepare for their visit to celebrate, Brindley is depicted as a typical, busy professional, while Mrs. Brindley's light-heartedness contrasts with her need for familial connection. The story effectively sets the tone for the collection, giving readers a glimpse into the quirks of life in the Five Towns, skillfully blending comedy with poignant insights about relationships and social responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Subject Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12995
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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