Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett was an English author known for his prolific writing career, including numerous novels, short stories, plays, and a daily journal.

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Birth Name :

Enoch Arnold Bennett

Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

May 27, 1867

Star Sign :

Gemini

Death Date:

March 27, 1931

Age :

63

Birthplace :

Staffordshire, England

Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was a prolific English author known for his extensive writing career, which included 34 novels, seven collections of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal with over a million words. Some of his most famous works are “The Old Wives’ Tale” and “The Card.” In 1931, Bennett was a popular novelist among Sheffield Libraries’ borrowers, rivaling esteemed authors like Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens. Besides his literary accomplishments, he also authored a self-help book called “How to Live on Twenty-four Hours a Day.” Born in Hanley, Staffordshire, Bennett initially worked as a solicitor’s clerk before transitioning to journalism and writing.