<p>Arnold Bennett's insightful novel 'The Roll-Call' examines the vicissitudes of early 20th-century English society through the perspective of George Edwin Cannon, an affluent architect. In this semi-follow-up to Bennett's 'Clayhanger', the narrative strays away from the development of the familiar characters Edwin and Hilda to pave the way for an intricate portrayal of the new generation's conceits. Laced with echoes of naturalism and nuanced c...