Publisher's Synopsis

""These Twain"" is a novel by Arnold Bennett that tells the story of two brothers, Edwin and Edward Clayhanger, and their struggles to find their place in the world. Set in the fictional town of Bursley in the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of family, love, and ambition.Edwin is a sensitive and introspective young man who dreams of becoming an artist, but is held back by his father's expectations that he take over the family business. Edward, on the other hand, is a brash and ambitious businessman who is determined to succeed at any cost.As the brothers navigate their way through the challenges of life, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including their overbearing father, their love interests, and various other members of their community. Along the way, they must confront their own flaws and weaknesses, and learn to come to terms with their differences.Through its vivid depiction of life in a small English town, ""These Twain"" offers a poignant and insightful look at the human condition. With its richly drawn characters and engaging storyline, it is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163307038
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 550
Weight: 730g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 28mm