Enoch Arnold Bennett, born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire, was an English novelist, regarded as one of the leading figures of 20th-century literature. Throughout his prolific career, Bennett's oeuvre encompassed more than 30 novels, as well as short stories, plays, and non-fiction. His works are known for their empathetic exploration of the lives and struggles of ordinary people, partic...