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Buried Alive
Paperback
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023045483
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience Arnold Bennett's sharp wit and social commentary in Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days, a satirical novel exploring themes of identity and artistic recognition. When a celebrated painter is mistakenly declared dead, a series of hilarious and improbable events unfold. This enduring tale offers a unique perspective on fame, fortune, and the fickle nature of society.
Bennett's novel uses humor to dissect the art world and the human condition. Buried Alive is a prime example of social satire, a clever and thought-provoking exploration of mistaken identity and the artist's place in the world. Readers will appreciate the timeless quality of Bennett's writing and the enduring relevance of his observations. A classic of humorous fiction, this edition brings Bennett's masterful storytelling to a new audience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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