The City of Pleasure : a fantasia on modern themes by Arnold Bennett
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"The City of Pleasure: A Fantasia on Modern Themes" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a vivid depiction of an amusement park called the City of Pleasure, showcasing the complex interplay between its founders, Josephus Ilam and Charles Carpentaria, as they navigate their ambitions and artistic visions. Central to the narrative are the mount of conflicting personalities, as well as the thrilling, and
often chaotic atmosphere of their grand opening day. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bustling environment of the City of Pleasure on its inaugural day. The story begins with Carpentaria overseeing the balloon ascents, embodying a mix of excitement and determination. However, under the bright facade of this new entertainment venture, tensions simmer between him and Ilam. As the chapters unfold, we are immersed in their interactions, revealing a deeper narrative woven with themes of ambition, jealousy, and the pursuit of artistic integrity amid the spectacle. The first chapter builds a scene of anticipation as the characters and the city itself prepare for the energy of the crowd, setting the stage for drama that is yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The City of Pleasure : a fantasia on modern themes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_of_Pleasure_(Bennett_novel) |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55115 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 624 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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