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Title: Clayhanger
Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Clayhanger" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Edwin Clayhanger, exploring the trajectory of his life from childhood through adolescence to early adulthood as he navigates family pressures and prepares to take over the family printing business. Set against the backdrop of the Staffordshire Potteries, the narrative delves into themes of personal ambition, societal expectation, and the complexity of relationships. The opening of "Clayhanger" introduces Edwin as he reflects on leaving school and what that means for his future. He stands on a canal bridge, watching life unfold around him, including a whimsical scene of a girl whipping a struggling horse. This moment of innocence is contrasted with Edwin's growing awareness of the burdens that await him, such as contending with his strict father and the challenges of taking over the family business. As he interacts with his friend Charlie Orgreave, who casually mentions a wager, we see Edwin's competitive spirit and his inclination towards introspection about his place in the world. This opening scene sets the tone for Edwin's journey towards adulthood, filled with both lightheartedness and the grim realities of industrial life in the Five Towns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
EBook No.: 21249
Published: Apr 28, 2007
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Pottery industry -- Fiction
Subject: Stoke-on-Trent (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Clayhanger
Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Clayhanger" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Edwin Clayhanger, exploring the trajectory of his life from childhood through adolescence to early adulthood as he navigates family pressures and prepares to take over the family printing business. Set against the backdrop of the Staffordshire Potteries, the narrative delves into themes of personal ambition, societal expectation, and the complexity of relationships. The opening of "Clayhanger" introduces Edwin as he reflects on leaving school and what that means for his future. He stands on a canal bridge, watching life unfold around him, including a whimsical scene of a girl whipping a struggling horse. This moment of innocence is contrasted with Edwin's growing awareness of the burdens that await him, such as contending with his strict father and the challenges of taking over the family business. As he interacts with his friend Charlie Orgreave, who casually mentions a wager, we see Edwin's competitive spirit and his inclination towards introspection about his place in the world. This opening scene sets the tone for Edwin's journey towards adulthood, filled with both lightheartedness and the grim realities of industrial life in the Five Towns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
EBook No.: 21249
Published: Apr 28, 2007
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Pottery industry -- Fiction
Subject: Stoke-on-Trent (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.