The Lion's Share

Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867–1931) was a prolific British writer, whose oeuvre encompasses novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. Born in Hanley, Staffordshire, the eldest child among the six, Bennett drew heavily from the industrial Midlands of his youth in his work, which became synonymous with the 'Five Towns' novels. Bennett's early career unfolded in journalism, which honed his skill in...