Anna of the Five Towns
1919
Anna of the Five Towns is a novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1902, set in the industrial landscape of Staffordshire, England. The story follows Anna Tellwright as she grapples with familial obligations, societal expectations, and her own desires, particularly in her relationship with Henry Mynors. This work is notable for its exploration of the economic and moral pressures of life in the Potteries, marking the beginning of Bennett's focus on the fictional Five Towns, which would feature prominently in his later works.
