The Plain Man and His Wife

""The Plain Man and His Wife"" is a novel written by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1912. The story follows the life of Edward Henry Machin, a man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman in the pottery industry. Despite his success, Edward remains a ""plain man"" at heart, valuing honesty and hard work above all else. The novel also explores the relationship between Edward and his wife, Louisa, who is initially portrayed as a shallow and materialistic woman. However, as the story progresses, Louisa's character develops and she becomes a more sympathetic and complex figure. Throughout the book, Bennett provides a detailed and insightful commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, particularly in the industrial Midlands of England. He also explores themes such as class, ambition, and the role of women in society. Overall, ""The Plain Man and His Wife"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century England.1913. Arnold Bennett was an English novelist, playwright, essayist, critic and journalist. By any standards, his output was prolific: thirty novels, almost three thousand articles, ten plays and many other writings. This is one of his novels. Contents: All Means and No End; The Taste for Pleasure; The Risks of Life; and In Her Place. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.