In "Accident", Arnold Bennett presents a masterfully crafted social comedy and psychological study set against the backdrop of a luxury train journey across Europe. The narrative follows Alan Frith-Walter, a successful and self-satisfied businessman, as he travels from London to Rome to join his wife. What begins as a routine trip on the Rome Express quickly evolves into a series of unexpected encounters and internal reflections when he discovers his son and daughter-in-law are also on board, fleeing a domestic crisis. ...
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In "Accident", Arnold Bennett presents a masterfully crafted social comedy and psychological study set against the backdrop of a luxury train journey across Europe. The narrative follows Alan Frith-Walter, a successful and self-satisfied businessman, as he travels from London to Rome to join his wife. What begins as a routine trip on the Rome Express quickly evolves into a series of unexpected encounters and internal reflections when he discovers his son and daughter-in-law are also on board, fleeing a domestic crisis. Through the confined setting of the train, Bennett explores the intricacies of early 20th-century social class, the complexities of marriage, and the role of chance in human affairs. The "accident" of the title refers not only to a physical railway mishap but also to the fortuitous events that force the characters to confront their prejudices and desires. With his trademark attention to detail and keen observation of human behavior, Bennett captures a world in transition. This novel stands as a significant example of Bennett's later work, showcasing his ability to find profound meaning in the mundane aspects of life. Readers will find a compelling blend of suspense, irony, and deep empathy for the human condition in this enduring piece of literary fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Accident to cart. $590.66, good condition, Sold by Stephen White Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1928 by Doubleday, Doran & Co.
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $19.95, good condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Doubleday, Doran.
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Good. No Jacket. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Signed by Associated Tan boards with black pictorial and red lettering, decorated endpapers, vi, 315 pp. This book is from the library of Texas historian Joe B. Frantz. His signature, dated Aug 16, 1946 is on the front free endpaper. Moderate wear with slight fraying at top of spine, crack at rear endpapers, previous owner's name (not related to Frantz) dated 1929 on top edge of front free endpaper, clean text, secure binding.
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $22.00, good condition, Sold by The Book House - Saint Louis rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St. Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Doubleday.
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $22.66, good condition, Sold by Fables Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Goshen, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Doubleday.
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Good. Name written inside the front cover. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Missing dustjacket. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Scott. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $29.57, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $32.00, good condition, Sold by Adkins Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chattanooga, TN, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Cassell & Co.
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Add this copy of Accident to cart. $44.50, very good condition, Sold by Jero Books and Templet Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Doubleday Doran and Co..
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Very Good in Fair jacket. Fiction. 8vo. First Edition (1928. ) Hardcover with M.K. Morris art deco dust jacket. 8vo with 315 pages. The book is in very good condition. Interior is clean and tight. The dust jacket is in fair condition with shelf wear, one 1" by 3/4" piece missing from top of front panel, one 1" by 1/4" missing from top of front panel, one 1 1/4" by 1/4" piece missing from top of spine. chipping to edges and rubbing to edges. Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English author, best known as a novelist. He was a prolific writer: between the start of his career in 1898 and his death he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays (some in collaboration with other writers), and a daily journal of more than a million words. He briefly ran, the Ministry of Information in the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Tan green spine/black text. #031597.
Add this copy of Accident to cart. $40.63, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by House of Stratus.
