The Card & The Regent (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Adventures of Denry the AudaciousBy Arnold Bennett
Length19h 8m
About this audiobook
The Card and its sequel The Regent trace the irresistible rise of Edward Henry "Denry" Machin, a clerk from Bennett's Five Towns who turns audacity, comic timing, and social intelligence into a career of improbable triumphs. Written in Bennett's lucid realist manner, yet animated by farce, satire, and picaresque energy, the books belong to the Edwardian comic tradition while retaining the author's characteristic interest in class mobility, provincial ambition, and modern publicity. Denry's adventures, from Bursley society to London theatrical enterprise, are both entertainment and shrewd social observation. Arnold Bennett, born in Hanley, Staffordshire, drew deeply on the industrial Potteries he renamed the Five Towns. His own movement from provincial journalism to literary and theatrical success in London informs Denry's trajectory: the fascination with self-invention, commerce, urban spectacle, and the performance of respectability reflects Bennett's intimate knowledge of late-Victorian and Edwardian aspiration. This volume is warmly recommended to readers who enjoy comic novels with social bite. Bennett's wit is generous rather than cruel, and Denry remains one of his most engaging creations: resourceful, absurd, and oddly heroic in a world increasingly shaped by opportunity, advertising, and nerve.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length19 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9The Card & The Regent (pt. 5)
2Introduction
10The Card & The Regent (pt. 6)
3Historical Context
11The Card & The Regent (pt. 7)
4Synopsis (Selection)
12The Card & The Regent (pt. 8)
5The Card & The Regent (pt. 1)
13Analysis
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6The Card & The Regent (pt. 2)
14Reflection
7The Card & The Regent (pt. 3)
15Memorable Quotes
8The Card & The Regent (pt. 4)
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