Matatabi Press

Set in the fictional Five Towns of Staffordshire, England, Clayhanger is the first installment of Arnold Bennett's Clayhanger Family trilogy (Clayhanger, Hilda Lessways, and These Twain). First...

Hilda Lessways intricately explores women's challenges in early 20th-century England through Hilda's journey of love, betrayal, and societal expectations, reflecting on timeless themes of identity...

Kew Gardens & A Society: Level 600 Reader (L+) (CEFR B1) features contemporary, streamlined adaptations of two celebrated works by Virginia Woolf. Kew Gardens, initially released in 1919, delves into...

Arnold Bennett's Over There vividly captures the essence of the Western Front during World War I, utilizing poignant first-hand accounts to showcase human resilience and camaraderie amidst the...

Riceyman Steps explores the life of Henry Earlforward, a thrifty bookseller in post-WWI London, whose miserly ways challenge the very fabric of love, survival, and human connection in the shadow of...

First published in 1911, The Card follows Denry from test score tampering to a lifeboat venture, with Ruth Earp and Nellie Cotterill adding vibrance to his path to success in Bursley.Author: Arnold...

The Human Machine: Level 1100 Reader (K) (CEFR B1) reimagines Arnold Bennett's original work, focusing on self-improvement and the enduring power of disciplined thinking for a more fulfilling life...

In the heart of Victorian England, Arnold Bennett's masterpiece, The Old Wives' Tale, weaves the captivating stories of the Baines sisters, Constance and Sophia. Born into the modest comfort of a...

The Signalman & Holiday Romance: Level 600 Reader (L) (CEFR B1-B2) features simplified Charles Dickens stories: The Signalman (1866), a ghostly mystery, and Holiday Romance (1868), a tale of imagined...

Journey into early 20th-century England with Arnold Bennett's captivating novel, These Twain, part three of The Clayhanger Family trilogy. First published in 1915, this compelling story delves into...