Riceyman Steps

Autori

• Arnold Bennett

Parametri

• 364 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Letteratura britannica
• Narrativa
• Storia
• XX Secolo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in the bleak environment of Clerkenwell, London, the story follows Henry Earlforward, who operates a secondhand bookstore while struggling with poverty and neglect. His life takes a turn when he marries Violet, a widow with a confectionery shop. The narrative explores themes of hardship, survival, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the backdrop of an unforgiving urban landscape. As Henry's circumstances worsen, the dynamics of his new marriage and his treatment of his servant Elsie add depth to the tale.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023