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The Pretty Lady

Arnold Bennett

The book explores themes such as desire, identity, and the contrasts between public and private personas in a society shaped by war and morality.

"The Pretty Lady" by Arnold Bennett is a novel set during the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. The story introduces Christine, a young woman navigating the complexities of life as a courtesan in London. The book explores themes such as desire, identity, and the contrasts between public and private personas in a society shaped by war and morality.

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The piece was a West End success so brilliant that even if you belonged to the intellectual despisers of the British theatre you could not hold up your head in the world unless you had seen it; even for such as you it was undeniably a success of curiosity at least.

Contents

  1. 01Chapter 1
  2. 02Chapter 2
  3. 03Chapter 3
  4. 04Chapter 4
  5. 05Chapter 5
  6. 06Chapter 6
  7. 07Chapter 7
  8. 08Chapter 8
  9. 09Chapter 9
  10. 10Chapter 10
  11. 11Chapter 11
  12. 12Chapter 12
  13. 13Chapter 13
  14. 14Chapter 14
  15. 15Chapter 15
  16. 16Chapter 16
  17. 17Chapter 17
  18. 18Chapter 18
  19. 19Chapter 19
  20. 20Chapter 20
  21. 21Chapter 21
  22. 22Chapter 22
  23. 23Chapter 23
  24. 24Chapter 24
  25. 25Chapter 25
  26. 26Chapter 26
  27. 27Chapter 27
  28. 28Chapter 28
  29. 29Chapter 29
  30. 30Chapter 30
  31. 31Chapter 31
  32. 32Chapter 32
  33. 33Chapter 33
  34. 34Chapter 34
  35. 35Chapter 35
  36. 36Chapter 36
  37. 37Chapter 37
  38. 38Chapter 38
  39. 39Chapter 39
  40. 40Chapter 40
  41. 41Chapter 41

About this edition

Author
Arnold Bennett
Language
English
Era
Modern (c. 1800–1945)
Reading level
Intermediate: some philosophy helps
Formats
EPUB, PDF
Length
318 pages
This edition
Modern Philosophers

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