Length10h 42m
About this audiobook
Arnold Bennett's "Riceyman Steps" is a poignant exploration of human experience, encapsulated within the lives entwined in a small, London community during the early 20th century. Through rich, meticulous prose, Bennett crafts an intricate tapestry that delves into themes of love, ambition, and the weight of regret. The novel is notable for its insight into the urban landscape, portraying the daily lives of the characters with realism and depth. Bennett's literary style seamlessly marries social commentary with psychological insight, reflecting the socio-economic shifts of his time and the impact they have on individual aspirations and relationships. Arnold Bennett, a prominent figure in early modernist literature, was greatly influenced by his own formative years spent in the industrial milieu of the Potteries. His keen observations of the complexities of human nature and societal structures propelled him to capture the lives of ordinary people with uncommon sensitivity and wit. Having achieved acclaim for his earlier works, Bennett's commitment to the depiction of realistic settings and multifaceted characters culminates in "Riceyman Steps," showcasing his growth as a novelist. For readers seeking a deep and reflective narrative that deftly combines the struggles of daily life with the nuanced inner lives of its characters, "Riceyman Steps" stands as a compelling recommendation. It invites thoughtful contemplation on the human condition, making it a vital addition to the canon of early 20th-century literature.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part 1
28Chapter 5 Tea
2Chapter 1 Riceyman steps
29Chapter 6 Evening
3Chapter 2 The customer
30Part 4
4Chapter 3 The bookseller at home
31Chapter 1 At the window
5Chapter 4 Elsie
32Chapter 2 Elsie's motive
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6Chapter 5 The gift
33Chapter 3 Charity
7Chapter 6 Mrs Arb's case
34Chapter 4 No verdict
8Chapter 7 Under an umbrella
35Chapter 5 Midnight
9Chapter 8 The carving-knife
36Chapter 6 Henry's plot
10Chapter 9 Sunday morning
37Chapter 7 The night-call
11Chapter 10 Riceyman Square
38Chapter 8 On the landing
12Chapter 11 Elsie's home
39Chapter 9 Violet's victory
13Chapter 12 The benefactress
40Chapter 10 Departure
14Chapter 13 The passion
41Part 5
15Chapter 14 A man's private life
42Chapter 1 The promise
16Part 2
43Chapter 2 The refusal
17Chapter 1 The day before
44Chapter 3 The message to Violet
18Chapter 2 Elsie's retreat
45Chapter 4 Out of the rain
19Chapter 3 Waxworks
46Chapter 5 The two patients
20Chapter 4 Vacuum
47Chapter 6 The second refusal
21Chapter 5 The priestess
48Chapter 7 Malaria
22Chapter 6 The next day
49Chapter 8 A climax
23Part 3
50Chapter 9 The kiss
24Chapter 1 Early morning
51Chapter 10 The safe
25Chapter 2 After breakfast
52Chapter 11 Prison
26Chapter 3 International
53Chapter 12 Asleep
27Chapter 4 Afternoon
54Chapter 13 Disappearance of T.T's
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