<p>In 'Hilda Lessways', Arnold Bennett intricately explores the interior life and burgeoning independence of a young woman at the turn of the 20th century. Following the character first introduced in 'Clayhanger', this quasi-feminist narrative dives deeply into Hilda's psyche, interweaving her personal awakenings with the social fabric of the era. Bennett's employment of the free indirect style offers a nuanced insight into the protagonist's jour...