Publisher's Synopsis
Anna of the Five Towns is a novel by Arnold Bennett, which has been published in a large print edition. The story is set in the fictional town of Bursley, located in the Potteries area of Staffordshire, England. The protagonist of the story is Anna Tellwright, a young woman who lives with her widowed father in a modest home. Anna's life is shaped by her father's strict religious beliefs and her own sense of duty and responsibility towards her family.As the novel progresses, Anna's life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a substantial amount of money from her grandfather. This newfound wealth brings with it a host of challenges and opportunities, as Anna must navigate the social and economic complexities of her community. Along the way, she encounters a cast of memorable characters, including her father's business associates, her childhood friend Willie Price, and the wealthy and charming Henry Mynors.Anna of the Five Towns is a richly detailed and engaging novel that explores themes of family, love, and ambition. Bennett's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the Potteries region and its people, as well as its nuanced portrayal of Anna's inner life and struggles. This large print edition is perfect for readers who may have difficulty with smaller print sizes, making it accessible to a wider audience.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1902. Anna of the Five Towns depicts the severe economic and moral pressures of life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the late nineteenth century. Against the vitality and harshness of the Five Towns, Bennett's narrative is a compelling delineation of his heroine's attempts to gain freedom and independence from her father and the repressive regime of Methodism. This is the first of Bennett's novels to mark out the province of the Five Towns where much of his later fiction is set. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
