The Truth About an Author by Arnold Bennett
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| Author | Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 |
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| LoC No. | 11025058 |
| Title | The Truth About an Author |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues |
| Summary | "The Truth About an Author" by Arnold Bennett is an autobiographical account about the life of a writer and his experiences within the literary world, likely written in the early 20th century. The book candidly discusses Bennett's personal journey, the struggles faced by authors, and the realities of literary fame and criticism. It explores themes such as the pursuit of authenticity in writing and the contrasting perceptions of literary life versus the harsh truths that undermine romanticized notions of authorship. The opening of the memoir elaborates on Bennett's initial ventures into writing, propelled by a fascinating invitation to produce a literary autobiography. He expresses a deep desire to unveil the honest pitfalls of the literary career, recounting experiences with various publishers and highlighting the dissonance between his personal reality and the public's perception. As he reflects on his early interactions with literature, he recounts significant formative moments that nudged him toward a writing career. The narrative draws the reader into his journey, where he navigates through failures and successes while grappling with his identity as both a writer and a person shaped by the expectations of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66661 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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