From the appearance of the Devil in a provincial theatre, a pair of lovers who test each other s commitment in a department store s lift to three stories depicting the typical Yorkshire man, Mr Hebblethwaite, J. B. Priestley s short stories share the humour, social comment and faith in traditional English values of his novels. Along with Priestley s gift for characterisation and dialogue, What A Life! displays the generosity of spirit, and moral integrity, he showed throughout his life. show more
“He is the good companion taking the arm of his fellow-men… a born storyteller.” Times Literary Supplement
From the appearance of the Devil in a provincial theatre to a pair of lovers who test each other’s commitment in a department store’s lift and three stories depicting the archetypal Yorkshire man, Mr Hebblethwaite, J. B. Priestley’s short stories share the humour, social comment and eye for comedy of his novels.
Along with Priestley’s gift for characterisation and dialogue, What A Life! displays the generosity of spirit, and moral integrity, J.B. Priestley displayed throughout his life.
“A principled, popular writer of high quality who was passionate about working people and social justice.” Stuart Maconieshow more
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