"A Common Man and His Wife" is a novel by the English writer Arnold Bennett, which tells about the everyday life and relationships of an urbanized society at the beginning of the 20th century. The main characters, some of whom embody the archetypes of the personalities of their time, face various life trials that distinguish them from ordinary characters. This book allows the reader to better understand the moral and ethical problems of that time, as well as immerse himself in the atmosphere of industrial England. "A simple man and his wife" is an excellent example of realistic literature, which does not lose its relevance even in modern conditions.