What inspired Arnold Bennett to focus so intensely on the social struggles of the Five Towns?
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Anna of the Five Towns

Anna of the Five Towns
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What inspired Arnold Bennett to focus so intensely on the social struggles of the Five Towns?
Did anyone else find Anna's internal conflict between duty and aspiration especially relatable?
How do you think the setting of the Five Towns enhances the story's themes?