Grim Smile Of The Five Towns

013 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 2

27 min · 20 de feb de 2026
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Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

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Portada del episodio 015 - In A New Bottle

015 - In A New Bottle

Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

20 de feb de 202611 min
Portada del episodio 014 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 3

014 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 3

Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

20 de feb de 202658 min
Portada del episodio 013 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 2

013 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 2

Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

20 de feb de 202627 min
Portada del episodio 012 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 1

012 - The Death Of Simon Fuge Part 1

Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

20 de feb de 202642 min
Portada del episodio 011 - From One Generation To Another

011 - From One Generation To Another

Step into the world of Arnold Bennetts The Grim Smile of the Five Towns, a captivating collection of stories published in 1907. This is Bennetts second major anthology, following the acclaimed Tales Of The Five Towns from 1905 (available at Librivox). Set against the backdrop of Stoke-on-Trent, where much of Bennetts finest work unfolds, these stories reveal the authors signature dry wit that belies the grim in the title. Critics have come to appreciate the collections standout tale, Simon Fuge, with Margaret Drabble hailing it as one of the greatest short stories in the English language. John Wain praises it for its depth, suggesting it conveys as much as a hundred-thousand-word novel on its theme, calling it the best thing that Arnold Bennett ever did. Join us as we explore the rich narratives that define this remarkable work. - Summary by David Wales

20 de feb de 202625 min