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Bennett writes magnificently of the little movements of the spirit in its daily routine --Margaret Drabble
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In this, the first volume of an ambitious trilogy intending to trace the parallel lives of a man and woman from youth to marriage and from marriage to old age, Bennett introduces the character of Edwin Clayhanger. A sober portrait of a boy growing up under a tyrannical father contrasts with young Edwins glimpses of the mysterious and tantalizing Hilda Lessways. As the lives of these two characters unfold before us, Bennett uses autobiographical detail to beautifully depict the constraints and spiritual adventures of young life in the Potteries.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is the crowning achievement of one of the most under-rated writers in the English language. The characterisation, the pain and the sheer intuitive understanding of the human condition combine to make this truly a masterpiece. Snobs may look on Bennett as 'middle-brow' or dated; this book proves he is no such thing. Finer than Old Wives Tales, it entrenches the realist style he learned from France (Zola,Flaubert etc) within a setting that brought out his best; the potteries. And throughout you find the eye for detail, the joy in the 'interestingness of existence' (his own phrase). Rediscover this forgotten gem.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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As a former print worker in the old fashioned days I found his descriptions of the print trade interesting but as well as giving graphic descriptions of the potteries he also brings his characters to life. I set about reading all Arnold Bennett's books but I only found this one a great read.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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The story of a man from leaving school to middle age, set in an industrial town in the English midlands at the end of the 19th century. Sounds boring, but it isn't. Slow for the first few chapters, but then I found it unputdownable, you really get interested and want to know what happens. Lots of description of the environment of the time. No sex or violence, written not long after these actual times, so some bits of old fashioned prose. This aside, reminded me of Len Deighton's style of writing. I was a bit doubtful about buying this book, but I'm pleased I did.
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I read this book for my 'O' levels many years ago and have read many Arnold Bennett books since. He is a very under-rated author and deserves to be read more, would also make good... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Frankie
clayhanger - don't miss reading it
Edwin Clayhanger's character captivated me and left me completely in love with him. Don't miss out on the dvd from the 70's series, which is beautifully done. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. Y. Booth
Aren't you lucky - this is the first of a trilogy!
This review discusses the whole Clayhanger trilogy, but concentrates mainly on this book. "Clayhanger" is about the trials and tribulations, loves and hates of Edwin Clayhanger, a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tom Holt
A novel with great integrity
A boy grows up, meets, loses, then finds again, a girl. This is a weighty volume, packed with detail and interesting characters. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2003 by "christinekendell"
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