<p>Arnold Bennett's 'Lilian' is a novel that intricately weaves themes of ambition, materialism, and the pursuit of an elusive high societal status, as experienced through the life of its titular character, a young, disenchanted typist named Lilian. Bennett's prose adeptly explores the societal norms and class structures of early 20th-century England, offering a lens into the lives of individuals constrained by their social standing. His narrativ...