Arnold Bennett is a SUPERB writer; why he isn't more famous and widely read is a mystery. In "Riceyman Steps", he creates the ultimate portrait of a miser. And while set in the early 20th century, ... Read More
Arnold Bennett's masterpiece 'The Grand Babylon Hotel' (1902) is comprised of short snappy chapters that almost always close on a cliff hanger. The characters are archetypes (a nice way of saying ... Read More