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Mr. Prohack is a sharp, witty, and quietly moving novel of modern life by Arnold Bennett, centering on Arthur Greenfield Prohack, a highly respected civil servant who has spent his career mastering figures, policy, and propriety—only to find that retirement brings an entirely new kind of arithmetic. With his days suddenly unstructured and his sense of purpose unsettled, Prohack begins to confront the most elusive problems of all: happiness, family, and the habits of a lifetime.
When an unexpected turn of fortune changes the household’s prospects, the Prohacks’ comfortable routines are tested and transformed. Bennett follows the ripple effects with a light but incisive touch, revealing how money can expose hidden desires, rekindle long-suppressed ambitions, and strain even the most respectable appearances. Beneath the comedy lies a penetrating look at identity and self-deception, as Prohack—proud of his self-control—discovers how difficult it is to manage the emotions he once believed could be balanced like a ledger.
By turns satirical and tender, Mr. Prohack offers a richly observed portrait of marriage, parenthood, and social expectation, alive with Bennett’s trademark realism and psychological insight. Elegant in style and modern in spirit, it remains a rewarding read for anyone drawn to classic English fiction that pairs humor with a clear-eyed understanding of the human heart.
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