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First published in 1911, The Card follows Denry from test score tampering to a lifeboat venture, with Ruth Earp and Nellie Cotterill adding vibrance to his path to success in Bursley.

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Originally published in 1911, The Card: A Story of Adventure in the Five Towns captures the essence of Denry's captivating journey from altering test scores to securing a scholarship, to daring exploits at an exclusive ball, and even a profitable venture with a lifeboat following a seaside escapade. Along the way, Denry's encounters with the vibrant characters of Bursley, including the dynamic Ruth Earp and the spirited Nellie Cotterill, shape his whimsical yet determined path to success and fulfillment.

Author Biography

Enoch Arnold Bennett, better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English author and novelist who made important contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire. His father, a lawyer, wanted him to become a lawyer like him, but Bennett was more interested in writing. After working at a law office in London for a short period of time, he decided to pursue a career in literature full time, starting in 1900. Bennett produced a large amount of work during his lifetime. He wrote 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal of over a million words. Apart from his novels and plays, he also wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals. This made him one of the most financially successful British authors of his time. Bennett's life was cut short when he got typhoid fever and passed away in 1931. He contracted it from drinking tap water during a trip to France. His death marked the end of a productive and influential writing career. John McLean is a British born Japanese-English translator, interpreter, production editor, emcee, talk show host, and university associate professor from Hiroshima, Japan. His clients range from celebrated athletes like Simone Biles and Kohei Uchimura to prominent Japanese figures such as Nana Komatsu and Kentaro Sakaguchi, as well as dignitaries like Kazumi Matsui and major media outlets like NBC, CBC, and Al Jazeera. Beyond interpreting, his translating, subtitling and editing work with Japanese film directors and dedication to nurturing emerging filmmakers at the Berlin Film Festival through his collaboration with Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs (UNIJAPAN) highlight his contribution to the Japanese film industry.

Review

"One of his funniest novels..." (Samira Ahmed, BBC Radio 4, 23 June 2014) "Deborah McAndrew's [stage adaptation of The Card] embraces the novel's own fast paced, episodic narrative and in its journey to the stage we've tried to echo the energy and enthusiasm of this wonderful city." (New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins, Theatre Weekly, 27 April 2023) Bennett said, "I have written between 70 and 80 books. But also I have written only four: The Old Wives' Tale, The Card, Clayhanger and Riceyman Steps." All the others, he said, were made a reproach to him because they were none of the above. (Ian Jack - 17 Sep 2005 - The Guardian)

Details ISBN4910554122 Author John McLean Pages 262 Publisher Matatabi Press Series Matatabi Classics Year 2024 ISBN-13 9784910554129 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-03-21 Imprint Matatabi Press Subtitle A Story of Adventure in the Five Towns Audience General We've got this

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