Clayhanger

Set in the industrial town of Bursley, the novel follows the life of Edwin Clayhanger, a young man navigating the complexities of family dynamics, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. As he grapples with his identity and aspirations, the story explores themes of social change, the impact of the past on the present, and the struggle for self-fulfillment. Through rich character development and vivid descriptions of the setting, Bennett paints a detailed portrait of early 20th-century English life.