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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 2 _aA Great Man: A Frolic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-30
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"A Great Man: A Frolic" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Mr. Henry Knight, a draper's manager living in London, whose life unfolds amidst the backdrop of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. The central themes appear to explore ambition, identity, and the often humorous challenges that come with domestic life and fatherhood. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Henry Knight, who is meticulously crafting letters to various newspaper editors but is soon interrupted by the arrival of a young woman, his wife Annie. As the evening progresses, he faces a series of comedic obstacles while attempting to find a doctor for his wife, who is giving birth in their home. This opening sequence sets the tone for the blend of everyday life’s trials and the complexities of family relationships that will follow, particularly focusing on Henry's character development and the familial interactions that reflect both affection and exasperation. Henry’s initial frustration transforms into a blend of pride and nervous anticipation as he grapples with the responsibilities of fatherhood, introducing a personal journey that promises further exploration as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29860
999 _c70708
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