Description
1911 EP Dutton edition. Hardcover has wear but pages are clean and very readable. Ships from Colorado.
This early American edition of Arnold Bennett’s “Hilda Lessways” offers a glimpse into the renowned author’s portrayal of the changing roles of women in Edwardian England. Published just a year after its British debut, this 1911 printing from E.P. Dutton captures the novel’s exploration of themes like independence, societal constraints, and the pursuit of fulfillment. As the second book in Bennett’s celebrated Clayhanger trilogy, it continues the story of Hilda Lessways, a young woman grappling with the restrictions of her provincial life. Bennett’s vivid depictions of the “Six Towns” region drew from his own upbringing in the Potteries, lending authenticity to this insightful character study. For collectors, this early U.S. edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the novel’s contemporary reception on the other side of the Atlantic. Despite its aged exterior, the readable interior preserves Bennett’s influential narrative, making it an intriguing addition to any library of early 20th-century literature.
