A Man from the North
Arnold Bennett
Read by Simon Evers
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) (5 hr 18 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 | 2:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 2 | 5:08 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 3 | 7:55 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 4 | 9:39 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 5 | 13:52 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 6 | 11:59 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 7 | 17:43 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 8 | 13:18 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 9 | 17:39 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 10 | 8:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 11 | 7:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 12 | 16:13 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 13 | 10:04 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 14 | 12:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 15 | 11:28 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 16 | 15:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 17 | 13:50 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 18 | 2:50 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 19 | 20:15 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 20 | 4:30 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 21 | 8:53 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 22 | 6:59 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 23 | 6:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 24 | 7:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 25 | 9:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 26 | 14:31 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 27 | 9:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 28 | 9:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 29 | 8:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 30 | 5:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 31 | 2:59 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 32 | 6:21 | Read by Simon Evers |
Reviews
An Engaging Story of Introspection
Scott in Sandy Eggo
This work, as Mr. Evers points out, is semi autobiographical from Arnold Bennett and partially deals with the struggles of becoming a writer, as well as loneliness. As a published songwriter and musician myself, I was able to relate to both. Self criticism is the biggest obstacle to success and exposure to an audience. One will never know until they make that great leap of faith, in themselves and in others. I personally greatly enjoyed this book. It’s somewhat ironic and a dichotomy in how the writer writes so well about someone who is deeply sensitive to others and unsure of their own abilities to write. Excellent reading as always by Simon Evers, the best voice actor of British Literature in the LibriVox catalog. Thank you so much for bringing us such wonderful entertainment!
Most enjoyable
Stella McQueen
A slice of life rather than a story of a particular event. Young man goes to the bright lights of London to uncover the next phase in his life. Good development of his character as he matures in the first few years out of home. Delightful reading, as always.
WN
While nothing about this Man from the North strikes me as likeable or relatable, the reading by the best reader on Librivox alone keeps one engaged to the end of the story.