Clayhanger (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432533823)

Clayhanger is a novel written by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1910. The story is set in the fictional town of Bursley, a small industrial town in the north of England, and follows the life of Edwin Clayhanger, a young man who is determined to make something of himself.Edwin is the son of a successful but overbearing father, Darius Clayhanger, who runs a printing business in the town. Despite his father's expectations, Edwin is more interested in literature and art than in running the family business. He falls in love with Hilda Lessways, a young woman from a lower social class who works at his father's printing shop.The novel explores the complex relationships between the characters, including Edwin's difficult relationship with his father, his love for Hilda, and his struggles to find his place in the world. As Edwin grows older, he becomes more disillusioned with his life and the limitations imposed upon him by his social class and upbringing.Clayhanger is a realistic portrayal of life in a small industrial town in the early 20th century, and explores themes such as social class, family relationships, love, and the struggle for self-discovery. It is considered one of Arnold Bennett's most important works, and is a classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arnold Bennett
ISBN-10: 1432533827
ISBN-13: 9781432533823
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 712
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d