Richard Larch, a young man from the north of England, arrives in London to seek his fortune. By day he works as a clerk in an office but has aspirations of becoming a writer. He also yearns to find a suitable wife. The story follows him as he tries to achieve both ambitions.
The book is Bennett’s first and is partly autobiographical. (Summary by Simon Evers)
The book is Bennett’s first and is partly autobiographical. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Chapter 1
02:23 - Chapter 2
Chapter 2
05:08 - Chapter 3
Chapter 3
07:55 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4
09:39 - Chapter 5
Chapter 5
13:52 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6
11:59 - Chapter 7
Chapter 7
17:43 - Chapter 8
Chapter 8
13:18 - Chapter 9
Chapter 9
17:39 - Chapter 10
Chapter 10
08:22 - Chapter 11
Chapter 11
07:16 - Chapter 12
Chapter 12
16:13 - Chapter 13
Chapter 13
10:04 - Chapter 14
Chapter 14
12:41 - Chapter 15
Chapter 15
11:28 - Chapter 16
Chapter 16
15:46 - Chapter 17
Chapter 17
13:50 - Chapter 18
Chapter 18
02:50 - Chapter 19
Chapter 19
20:15 - Chapter 20
Chapter 20
04:30 - Chapter 21
Chapter 21
08:53 - Chapter 22
Chapter 22
06:59 - Chapter 23
Chapter 23
06:01 - Chapter 24
Chapter 24
07:41 - Chapter 25
Chapter 25
09:03 - Chapter 26
Chapter 26
14:31 - Chapter 27
Chapter 27
09:26 - Chapter 28
Chapter 28
09:20 - Chapter 29
Chapter 29
08:20 - Chapter 30
Chapter 30
05:44 - Chapter 31
Chapter 31
02:59 - Chapter 32
Chapter 32
06:21