’The Card: A Story of Adventure in the Five Towns’ by Arnold Bennett is a captivating novel set in the fictional Five Towns, a group of industrial towns in the Staffordshire Potteries in England. Published in 1911, the story follows the life of Denry Machin, a charming and resourceful young man with aspirations for success and adventure.
Denry’s journey begins when he manages to sneak into a prestigious ball, which leads to a series of fortunate events that catapult him into the world of social climbing and business entrepreneurship. With his wit, cunning, and a bit of luck, Denry navigates through various situations, making a name for himself and earning the nickname ’The Card.’
Arnold Bennett skillfully portrays the social dynamics, ambitions, and challenges of the working-class society in the Five Towns. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world.
Denry’s journey begins when he manages to sneak into a prestigious ball, which leads to a series of fortunate events that catapult him into the world of social climbing and business entrepreneurship. With his wit, cunning, and a bit of luck, Denry navigates through various situations, making a name for himself and earning the nickname ’The Card.’
Arnold Bennett skillfully portrays the social dynamics, ambitions, and challenges of the working-class society in the Five Towns. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world.
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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● ISBN 9789358055023 ● Filstorlek 0.4 MB ● Utgivare True Sign Publishing House ● Publicerad 2023 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 9113305 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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