Published in 1923, 'Riceyman Steps' by Arnold Bennett is a modernist novel set in Clerkenwell, London, focusing on the life of Henry Earlforward, a miserly bookseller. The narrative explores themes of loneliness and love as Earlforward navigates his complex feelings for his charwoman, Elsie. The book delves into the psychological struggles of its characters, offering a poignant commentary on the human condition. This edition includes Bennett's corrected version of the novel and its sequel, 'Elsie and the Child.'
