Bøker av Arnold Bennett

First published in 1903, this is a fantastic guide to becoming an author, looking at every aspect from writing novels and plays, to making money and beyond. Written by an author who gained international acclaim during their lifetime, this simple guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in writing for pleasure of for profit. Contents include: ¿The Literary Career¿, ¿The Formation of Style¿, ¿Journalism¿, ¿Short Stories¿, ¿Sensational and Other Serials¿, ¿The Novel¿, ¿Non-Fiction Writing¿, ¿The Business Side of Books¿, ¿The Occasional Author¿, ¿Playwriting¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Set in a small industrial town at the start of the twentieth century, this is the humorous story of Edward ¿Denry¿ Machin. Denry is an impulsive, opportunistic, and occasionally lucky entrepreneur with few scruples where money-making is concerned. Not especially likeable, yet not entirely loathsome, Denry makes for a very entertaining character to both the fictional townsfolk and the readers of this tale alike. A story full of hilarity, and sure to entertain any reader, this book would make for a worthy addition to any collection. It constitutes a veritable must-read for fans of Bennett¿s work. Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He was renowned as a novelist, but also worked in other fields including journalism, film, and propaganda. Originally written in 1911, many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

"How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day" is a classic guide to making the most out your time. Written in response to the popularity of "How to Live on Such-and-Such an Amount of Money", this volume is based on the premise that time is more valuable than money, and it aims to enlighten people to this fact. Contents include: "The Daily Miracle", "The Desire to Exceed One's Programme", "Precautions Before Beginning", "Tennis and the Immortal Soul", "Remember Human Nature", "Controlling the Mind", "The Reflective Mood", "Interest in the Arts", "Nothing in Life is Humdrum", "Serious Reading", "Dangers to Avoid", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

"Lord Clarenceux had met her then," said Sir Cyril, speaking of Rosetta Rosa, the opera's soprano with the golden throat. I was drawn to the woman, and listened eagerly. "She merely said she would think it over. She wouldn't sign a contract. After a week's negotiation, I was compelled to own myself beaten. Nothing happened for a time. She sang in Paris and America, and took her proper place as the first soprano in the world."Later, I spoke to her myself."He is dead now," she told me. "You have heard -- everyone knows -- that I was once engaged to Lord Clarenceux. He was a friend. He loved me -- he died --""Lord Clarenceux must have been a great man," I said."That is exactly what he was. I wish I could describe him to you, but I cannot. He was immensely rich . . . he fell in love with me, and offered me his hand. I declined -- I was afraid of him. He said he would shoot himself. And he would have done it; so I accepted. I should have ended by loving him. Lord Clarenceux died. And I am alone. I was terribly lonely after his death. I missed his jealousy . . ."

Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English writer who authored novels, plays, magazine serials, journalistic reviews, articles and nonfiction. He won the 1923 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel Riceyman Steps. His most famous works are the Clayhanger trilogy and The Old Wives' Tale.