Regent

Regent

by Arnold Bennett

In 'The Regent,' Arnold Bennett continues the story of Denry Machin, the charismatic and ambitious protagonist from 'The Card.' Now in his mid-forties, Denry feels a growing restlessness. He has achieved financial success and a seemingly happy family life, but he craves more. He senses a decline in his entrepreneurial spirit and seeks a fresh start, longing for a change of scenery and new challenges. A chance encounter at the local theater leads him to London, where he embarks on a series of adventures and encounters that test his character and force him to confront his desires and limitations. The novel explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, the changing nature of success, and the complexities of personal and professional relationships in the midst of a rapidly industrializing society.

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Bennett is best known for his novels and short stories, many of which are set in a fictionalised version of the Potteries, which he called The Five Towns. He strongly believed that literature should b...

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