The Clayhanger Trilogy (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Arnold Bennett
- First Published: 1910
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: 1872-1895
- Setting: Five Towns, England
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Domestic realism
- Subjects: Maturation or coming of age, Values, Love or romance, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Future, Marriage, Religion, Rural or country life, Polygamy or bigamy, Mental illness, England or English people, Farms, farmers, or farming, Wit or humor, London, Sick persons, Business or business people, Orphans or orphanages
- Locales: Brighton, England, Five Towns, England
Characters Discussed
Clayhanger, 1910
Edwin Clayhanger, who wants to continue school and become an architect. Because Edwin’s father will not allow him to continue his education, Edwin begins work at his father’s printing shop. He heroically saves the building from collapsing. After moving to Bleakridge, Edwin meets Hilda Lessways and falls in love. Disappointed that she marries another, Edwin remains single. After hearing of the death of Hilda’s husband, Edwin visits Hilda in Brighton and helps financially. When Hilda returns to Bleakridge, Edwin...
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