The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1946.
Bennett’s second major collection of stories set in The Potteries during the late 19th and early 20th century. The 13 stories, one of which is novella length, contain some wonderful character sketches of Potteries residents, many of whom are executives with pottery-making firms and their families. These whimsical tales contain dark humour, acerbic wit, great characterisation and excellent observation of human nature.
Condition grading: Very Good. Bright covers. Minor wear to top of spine. Minor damage to bottom of spine. Very light foxing to front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1946.
Bennett’s second major collection of stories set in The Potteries during the late 19th and early 20th century. The 13 stories, one of which is novella length, contain some wonderful character sketches of Potteries residents, many of whom are executives with pottery-making firms and their families. These whimsical tales contain dark humour, acerbic wit, great characterisation and excellent observation of human nature.
Condition grading: Very Good. Bright covers. Minor wear to top of spine. Minor damage to bottom of spine. Very light foxing to front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1946.
Bennett’s second major collection of stories set in The Potteries during the late 19th and early 20th century. The 13 stories, one of which is novella length, contain some wonderful character sketches of Potteries residents, many of whom are executives with pottery-making firms and their families. These whimsical tales contain dark humour, acerbic wit, great characterisation and excellent observation of human nature.
Condition grading: Very Good. Bright covers. Minor wear to top of spine. Minor damage to bottom of spine. Very light foxing to front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
