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Pretty Lady

Pretty Lady

著者： Arnold Bennett
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概要

 ‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime society that is fragmented and rife with social tensions, highlighting industrial unrest and the British presss reluctance to confront the ugly truths of war. (Summary by Simon Evers)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学 科学
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  • 023 - Chapter 41

    023 - Chapter 41
    2026/02/22
    ‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime society that is fragmented and rife with social tensions, highlighting industrial unrest and the British presss reluctance to confront the ugly truths of war. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    15 分
  • 022 - Chapter 40

    022 - Chapter 40
    2026/02/22
    ‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime society that is fragmented and rife with social tensions, highlighting industrial unrest and the British presss reluctance to confront the ugly truths of war. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    21 分
  • 021 - Chapter 39

    021 - Chapter 39
    2026/02/22
    ‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime society that is fragmented and rife with social tensions, highlighting industrial unrest and the British presss reluctance to confront the ugly truths of war. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    14 分
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