The Old Adam

Arnold Bennett (1867 - 1931)

Edward Henry Machin, whose rise from humble beginnings to prosperity was told in 'The Card', leads a comfortable life in the English Midlands 'Five Towns'. Yet when he unexpectedly gains three hundred and forty-one pounds in a speculation on rubber shares, he realises that he doesn't 'feel so jolly, after all'. After a visit to the local music hall, he decides that a change is in order. He takes the morning train to London, where adventures in the theatrical world await. 'The Old Adam' was also published under the title, 'The Regent'. (Phil Benson)

Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 1 Phil Benson
00:55:54
Play 02 Chapter 2 Phil Benson
00:50:26
Play 03 Chapter 3 Algy Pug
00:59:28
Play 04 Chapter 4 Greg Lewin
00:43:33
Play 05 Chapter 5 VfkaBT
00:54:59
Play 06 Chapter 6 Phil Benson
01:00:24
Play 07 Chapter 7 Kathleen Moore
01:01:45
Play 08 Chapter 8 Anna Simon
01:05:59
Play 09 Chapter 9 Amelia Chesley
00:57:30
Play 10 Chapter 10 Kathleen Moore
00:49:26