02234cam a22003253u 4500 66661 UtSlPG 20260610134534.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11025058 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 The Truth About an Author Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-04 Laura Natal Rodrigues "The Truth About an Author" by Arnold Bennett is an autobiographical account about the life of a writer and his experiences within the literary world, likely written in the early 20th century. The book candidly discusses Bennett's personal journey, the struggles faced by authors, and the realities of literary fame and criticism. It explores themes such as the pursuit of authenticity in writing and the contrasting perceptions of literary life versus the harsh truths that undermine romanticized notions of authorship. The opening of the memoir elaborates on Bennett's initial ventures into writing, propelled by a fascinating invitation to produce a literary autobiography. He expresses a deep desire to unveil the honest pitfalls of the literary career, recounting experiences with various publishers and highlighting the dissonance between his personal reality and the public's perception. As he reflects on his early interactions with literature, he recounts significant formative moments that nudged him toward a writing career. The narrative draws the reader into his journey, where he navigates through failures and successes while grappling with his identity as both a writer and a person shaped by the expectations of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66661 107483 107483