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These Twain
Arnold Bennett
Book Overview:
Hilda is saved from destitution by Edwin Clayhanger who marries her. The two, with Hilda's son by her disastrous 'marriage' to George Cannon, are living in Bursley. Edwin does not enjoy an entirely happy marriage with Hilda because of her outspokenness. Hilda has strong opinions on matters which at the time were considered to be a male preserve – for example, on Edwin’s business. She also does things without telling him. As a consequence, Edwin has his doubts about their marriage and is angered by his wife just as he had been by his father. The book shows how Hilda and Edwin attempt to compromise, its title being a play on words: does it mean "these two" or "these separate"? It is suggested that they had both become perhaps too set in their ways before their marriage, even though each was in some way 'saved' by their union.
Hilda is saved from destitution by Edwin Clayhanger who marries her. The two, with Hilda's son by her disastrous 'marriage' to George Cannon, are living in Bursley. Edwin does not enjoy an entirely happy marriage with Hilda because of her outspokenness. Hilda has strong opinions on matters which at the time were considered to be a male preserve – for example, on Edwin’s business. She also does things without telling him. As a consequence, Edwin has his doubts about their marriage and is angered by his wife just as he had been by his father. The book shows how Hilda and Edwin attempt to compromise, its title being a play on words: does it mean "these two" or "these separate"? It is suggested that they had both become perhaps too set in their ways before their marriage, even though each was in some way 'saved' by their union.
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"Delightful stuff, of course," he said, pulling his beard. "But he's not a great composer you know, all the same."
"He'll do to be going on with," Johnnie murmured.
"Oh, yes! Delightful! Delightful!" Ingpen repeated warmly, removing his spectacles. "What a pity we can't have musical evenings regularly!"
"But we can!" said Hilda positively. "Let's have them here. Every week!"
"A great scheme!" Edwin agreed with enthusiasm, admiring his wife's initiative. He had been a little afraid that the episode of George had upset her for the night, but he now saw that she had perfectly recovered from it.
"Oh!" Ingpen paused. "I doubt if I could come every week. I could come once a fortnight."
"Well, once a fortnight then!" . . . Read More
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Community Reviews
I think the Clayhanger trilogy might be even better than The Old Wives' Tale. Brought triumphantly to a close here.
Probably the best novel about a marriage I've ever read. Interesting that the first book in the trilogy takes his point of view, the second hers, and the third both. At first it alternates in chunks but in the last chapter it moves easily between the two points of view.
It's a pity Bennett has fallen out of fashion, he is such an accomplished creator of his fictional world, Bursley, and the lives and concerns of his characters, Edwin, Hilda and their circle; he has a wry humour to boot. The final part of the excellent Clayhanger trilogy, 'These Twain' examines the
A fascinating book if you are looking for a psychological study rather than action.
How to survive Marriage
The first volume of the Clayhanger novels concentrated on him, the second on her, now they get nearly equal treatment. We live with the now married couple, Hilda and Edwin. The marriage is not as happy as one could have wished. Hilda does not think much of her husband as an en
Really enjoyed the final book of three. Exceptionally good read.