https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lady--6887771enBooksCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/27e213a24751388eb1d2f1543d7bc83e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lady--6887771Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:26:42 +0000Arnold Bennett19th and 20th Century Fictionspreaker28@adfreesounds.com‘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,...false27b871d5-d25b-5bc8-b2dc-c29475476ad3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-else-is-folly-peregrine-acland--75034813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034813Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:47 +0000Arnold BennettAll Else Is Folly by Peregrine Acland is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human experience, delving into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world often filled with chaos. The narrative invites listeners to reflect on...24422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wedding-day-in-all-ages-and-countries-edward-j-wood--74445916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74445916Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:37 +0000Arnold Bennett"Wedding Day in All Ages and Countries" by Edward J. Wood explores the rich tapestry of wedding traditions across various cultures and historical periods. This insightful examination highlights the enduring significance of marriage ceremonies,...33571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-wind-in-jamaica-richard-hughes--74397809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74397809Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:23 +0000Arnold Bennett"High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes is a captivating tale that explores the lives of children caught in a whirlwind of adventure and moral dilemmas. Set against the backdrop of a Caribbean setting, the story delves into themes of innocence, the...22425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-friends-a-story-of-rugby-in-the-forties-arthur-gray-butler--74321283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74321283Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:47 +0000Arnold Bennett"Three Friends; A Story of Rugby in the Forties" by Arthur Gray Butler captures the spirit of camaraderie and competition among friends during a transformative era in sports. Set against the backdrop of rugby in the 1940s, this narrative delves into...11665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imperialism-and-world-politics-part-3-of-4-parker-thomas-moon--74274326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74274326Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Arnold Bennett"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This segment of the series explores the enduring themes of power, dominance, and the...23862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mahatma-and-the-hare-a-dream-story-h-rider-haggard--74160150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74160150Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Arnold Bennett"Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story" by H. Rider Haggard invites listeners into a whimsical tale that blends fantasy with profound themes of wisdom and spirituality. This enchanting narrative explores the journey of a hare who encounters a Mahatma, a...8245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/septimus-william-john-locke--74108816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74108816Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:35 +0000Arnold Bennett"Septimus-William John Locke" invites listeners into a profound exploration of identity and existence through the lens of its titular character. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of the human experience, capturing the essence of...31586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-places-of-the-heart-h-g-wells--74063256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74063256Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:18 +0000Arnold Bennett"Secret Places of the Heart" by H. G. Wells delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, exploring the hidden depths of the heart that often remain unexamined. This thought-provoking narrative invites listeners to reflect on their...26657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-of-the-squinting-windows-brinsley-macnamara--74012903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012903Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Arnold Bennett"Valley of the Squinting Windows" by Brinsley MacNamara captures the intricate dynamics of life in a small Irish town, exploring themes of isolation, societal judgment, and the quest for personal identity. This poignant narrative delves into the human...33087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pretty-lady-arnold-bennett--73960803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73960803Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Arnold Bennett"Pretty Lady" by Arnold Bennett invites listeners into a world where beauty and desire intertwine, exploring the complexities of attraction and the human experience. This timeless tale delves into themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of...29380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/william-an-englishman-cicely-hamilton--73906864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73906864Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:27 +0000Arnold Bennett"William, An Englishman" by Cicely Hamilton is a poignant exploration of the complexities of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world. Through the lens of its titular character, the narrative delves into themes of patriotism, personal...22223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-wind-in-jamaica-richard-hughes--73811655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73811655Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:06 +0000Arnold Bennett"High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes is a captivating tale that explores the complexities of childhood innocence and the harsh realities of life. Set against the backdrop of a Caribbean adventure, the story delves into themes of freedom, morality,...22425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-of-wisdom-version-2-henry-handel-richardson--73774420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73774420Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:56 +0000Arnold Bennett"Getting of Wisdom" by Henry Handel Richardson explores the formative experiences of a young girl as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and education. This coming-of-age tale delves into themes of personal growth, the pursuit of knowledge,...25590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peggy-raymond-s-school-days-or-old-girls-and-new-harriet-lummis-smith--73740126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73740126Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:11 +0000Arnold BennettPeggy Raymond's School Days (or Old Girls And New) by Harriet Lummis Smith captures the essence of school life through the eyes of Peggy Raymond, reflecting on the experiences of both old girls and new. This timeless tale delves into themes of...18860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlit-lamp-elisabeth-sanxay-holding--73714136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73714136Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000Arnold Bennett"Unlit Lamp" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding delves into the intricate dynamics of human relationships and the shadows that linger in the corners of our lives. This gripping tale explores themes of isolation, deception, and the search for truth, making it...33048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-brilliant-career-miles-franklin--73692138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73692138Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:48 +0000Arnold Bennett"My Brilliant Career" by Miles Franklin is a captivating exploration of ambition and identity, following the journey of a young woman as she navigates her aspirations in a world that often seeks to confine her. This timeless tale resonates with anyone...33216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/search-grace-livingston-hill--73665923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73665923Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:19:51 +0000Arnold Bennett"Search-Grace Livingston Hill" invites listeners into the heartwarming world of a young woman navigating life's challenges with unwavering faith and resilience. This timeless tale captures the essence of hope, love, and spiritual growth, showcasing...21381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flowers-of-evil-charles-baudelaire-james-huneker--73642787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73642787Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:53:10 +0000Arnold Bennett"Flowers of Evil" by Charles Baudelaire, translated by James Huneker, is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that delves into the complexities of beauty, morality, and the darker aspects of human experience. The work explores themes of desire,...6719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-i-lay-dying-william-faulkner--73603222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73603222Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:56:09 +0000Arnold Bennett"As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner is a profound exploration of family, mortality, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of the American South. The narrative follows the Bundren family's harrowing journey to fulfill their deceased...23096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-places-of-the-heart-h-g-wells--73566147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73566147Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:09:14 +0000Arnold Bennett"Secret Places of the Heart" by H. G. Wells invites listeners into a profound exploration of human emotions and the hidden depths of desire. This timeless narrative delves into the complexities of love and the secret longings that reside within us...26657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/william-an-englishman-cicely-hamilton--73528039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73528039Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:55:44 +0000Arnold Bennett"William, An Englishman" by Cicely Hamilton explores the complexities of identity and belonging through the lens of its titular character, William. This poignant narrative delves into themes of nationalism, personal struggle, and the search for...22223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-chapter-41--70207968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207968Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:07:05 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...912businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-chapter-40--70207967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207967Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:07:03 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1282businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-chapter-39--70207966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207966Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:07:02 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...811businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-chapter-38--70207965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207965Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:07:01 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...899businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-chapter-37--70207964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207964Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:59 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...998businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-chapter-36--70207963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207963Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:58 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1122businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-chapter-35--70207962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207962Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:57 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1371businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-chapters-33-34--70207961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207961Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:56 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1485businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-chapters-31-32--70207960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207960Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:54 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1490businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-chapters-29-30--70207959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207959Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:53 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1311businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-chapters-27-28--70207958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207958Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:51 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1876businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-chapters-24-25-26--70207957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207957Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:50 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1445businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-chapters-22-23--70207956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207956Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:48 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1749businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapters-20-21--70207955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207955Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:46 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...996businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapters-18-19--70207954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207954Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:45 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1881businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapters-16-17--70207953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207953Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:43 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1462businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapters-14-15--70207952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207952Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:42 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1259businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapters-12-13--70207951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207951Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:41 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1295businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapters-10-11--70207950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207950Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:39 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1473businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-chapters-8-9--70207949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207949Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:37 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1081businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapters-6-7--70207948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207948Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:36 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1131businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapters-4-5--70207947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207947Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:35 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...975businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-chapters-1-2-3--70207946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70207946Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:06:34 +0000Arnold Bennett‘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,...1092businesswoman,fragmentation,london,realism,refugee,relationships,resilience,social justice,society,warfalsefull