The old wives' tale: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The old wives' tale by Arnold Bennett — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters—shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia—over the course of nearly half a century. Bennett traces the sisters' lives from childhood in their father's drapery shop in provincial Bursley, England, during the mid-Victorian era, through their married lives, to the modern industrial age, when they are reunited as old women. The setting moves from the Five Towns of Staffordshire to exotic and cosmopolitan Paris, while the action moves from the subdued domestic routine of the Baines household to the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.
Quick facts about The old wives' tale
- Title: The old wives' tale
- Author: Arnold Bennett
- First published: 1900
- Genre: social life and customs, older women, franco-prussian war, 1870-1871
- OpenLibrary ID: OL109236W
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The old wives' tale by Arnold Bennett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The old wives' tale about?
First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters—shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia—over the course of nearly half a century.
Who wrote The old wives' tale?
The old wives' tale was written by Arnold Bennett.
When was The old wives' tale published?
The old wives' tale was first published in 1900.
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