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The Old Wives' Tale
The Old Wives' Tale
The Old Wives' Tale
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The Old Wives' Tale

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Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett (1867–1931) was an English novelist renowned as a prolific writer throughout his entire career. The most financially successful author of his day, he lent his talents to numerous short stories, plays, newspaper articles, novels, and a daily journal totaling more than one million words.

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