Arnold BennettEnoch Arnold Bennett was a prominent English novelist, born on 27 May 1866, in Staffordshire. His father Enoch Bennett was a solicitor and Sarah Ann was mother. Bennett did his schooling locally in Burslem. At the age of 16 years, he became a clerk i his father's office. Later, he went London and worked in another solicitor firm. After sometimes he entered in the literary world and became editor of the magazine woman. His first novel, 'A Man from the North's was published in 1898, success motivated him and he devoted his life in literary writing. In 1908, his masterpiece 'The Old Wives Tale' was published and he gained prestige of a legendary author. He wrote 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays in collaboration, articles and journals for 100 of newspapers. His popular works - Anna of the Five Towns, Clay Hanger, Hilda Less Ways, These Twain, The Clay - Hanger Family, The Strange Vanguard, Accident, Imperial Palace, Riceyman Steps, How to Live on 24 Hours a Day etc. During First World War, he served his nation in official and unofficial position. He became member of the War Propaganda Committee. Arnold Bennett died in 1931 suffering from typhoid. Read More Read Less