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Pretty Lady

Pretty Lady

著者： Arnold Bennett
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‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime society that is fragmented and rife with social tensions, highlighting industrial unrest and the British presss reluctance to confront the ugly truths of war. (Summary by Simon Evers)

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