Bennett, Arnold 1867-1931 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the life of Priam Farll, a reclusive and shy painter who has achieved immense fame and wealth but struggles with his personal life and social interactions. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Priam Farll, who is described as living in a largely empty, forlorn house in South Kensington while wearing a striking puce dressing-gown. Despite his success as an artist, revealed through the acclaim of his infamous portrait of a policeman, Farll experiences profound shyness and superficiality in human connections. In his solitude, he reflects on his life and relationships, particularly his reliance on his valet, Henry Leek. The narrative establishes a paradox in Farll's character: while he is a brilliant artist revered by the public, he is personally lost and helpless in the mundane realities of life, setting the stage for a comedic and poignant exploration of identity and self-worth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buried_Alive_(novel) Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction Artists -- Fiction Valets -- Fiction Mistaken identity -- Fiction Painters -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10911 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133248.0 10911