The Pretty Lady
'The Pretty Lady' Summary
Christine, a French prostitute, comes to London in search of a better life. She meets and falls in love with a wealthy Englishman named Hoape, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and by the war that is raging in Europe.
Christine is a complex and sympathetic character. She is intelligent, charming, and beautiful, but she is also aware of the prejudices that exist against her because of her profession. Hoape is a kind and sensitive man, but he is also haunted by his experiences as a soldier.
The novel explores the themes of class, gender, and war. It is a powerful and moving story about love, loss, and redemption.
The Pretty Lady is a well-written and insightful novel. Bennett is a master of creating vivid characters and capturing the atmosphere of a time and place. The novel is also thought-provoking, exploring some of the most important issues of its time.
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Arnold Bennett
England
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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