Bennett, Arnold
The Old Wives' Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9781618956668
- author:
- Bennett, Arnold
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bibliotech Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 434
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett is a poignant novel that explores the lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, spanning over 70 years from their youth to old age. Set against the backdrop of Burslem and Paris, the story delves into the intricate changes that occur as women age, revealing the complexities and pathos of this universal human experience. Bennett's inspiration for the novel came from a chance encounter with an elderly woman in a Parisian restaurant, which sparked his reflection on the tragedy of a life marked by gradual decline. This observation led him to create a heart-wrenching narrative that captures the essence of a woman's transformation from youth to old age. Through the lives of Constance and Sophia Baines, Bennett masterfully conveys the infinite number of infinitesimal changes that occur as women age, each one intensifying the pathos of their story.
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