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Riceyman Steps - Arnold Bennett (1923) Summary - 3.86 ⭐️
Book 349: Riceyman Steps - Arnold Bennett (1923)
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Book at a glance: Riceyman Steps, written by Arnold Bennett and published in 1923, is a nuanced exploration of post-World War I life in the Clerkenwell area of London. The novel won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, capturing the everyday struggles, obsessions, and interactions of its characters in a gritty urban setting. Bennett's precise, realist style paints a vivid picture of human behavior, delving into themes of isolation, greed, and the often suffocating nature of routines and relationships.
Genre: 20th Century, Books…
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