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The Old Wives' Tale
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Produktdetails
Format
ePUB 3
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
30.05.2026
Verlag
CLXBXSeitenzahl
779 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
1004 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9783318961416
The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett is a sweeping and richly detailed novel that chronicles the lives of two sisters over the course of decades, offering a profound exploration of family, society, and personal transformation. Widely regarded as one of Bennett's greatest achievements, the novel presents an intimate portrait of ordinary lives shaped by changing times and unexpected circumstances.
The story follows the contrasting journeys of two sisters whose paths diverge dramatically as they move from youth into adulthood and old age. Through their experiences, the novel captures the complexities of love, ambition, disappointment, resilience, and self-discovery. As historical and social changes unfold around them, each woman must confront the realities of her choices and the passage of time.
Bennett's storytelling is celebrated for its realism, psychological insight, and attention to everyday detail. He skillfully portrays both the intimate moments of domestic life and the broader social forces that influence individual destinies. The characters are rendered with remarkable depth, making their triumphs and struggles deeply relatable and emotionally compelling.
Themes of family, aging, identity, social change, endurance, and personal growth run throughout the novel. The story examines how lives evolve over time and how ordinary experiences can reveal extraordinary dimensions of human character.
The Old Wives' Tale stands as a classic of English literature, admired for its rich characterization, emotional depth, and masterful realism. It remains a rewarding read for those who appreciate literary fiction, family sagas, and insightful explorations of the human experience across generations.
The story follows the contrasting journeys of two sisters whose paths diverge dramatically as they move from youth into adulthood and old age. Through their experiences, the novel captures the complexities of love, ambition, disappointment, resilience, and self-discovery. As historical and social changes unfold around them, each woman must confront the realities of her choices and the passage of time.
Bennett's storytelling is celebrated for its realism, psychological insight, and attention to everyday detail. He skillfully portrays both the intimate moments of domestic life and the broader social forces that influence individual destinies. The characters are rendered with remarkable depth, making their triumphs and struggles deeply relatable and emotionally compelling.
Themes of family, aging, identity, social change, endurance, and personal growth run throughout the novel. The story examines how lives evolve over time and how ordinary experiences can reveal extraordinary dimensions of human character.
The Old Wives' Tale stands as a classic of English literature, admired for its rich characterization, emotional depth, and masterful realism. It remains a rewarding read for those who appreciate literary fiction, family sagas, and insightful explorations of the human experience across generations.
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