Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

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Alan Sillitoe’s debut novel explores themes of debauchery and infidelity through the life of Arthur Seaton, a factory worker and notorious ladies’ man. After a night of heavy drinking—seven gins and eleven pints—Arthur finds himself in a series of misadventures, including a tumble down the stairs and an embarrassing encounter with a couple. His lover, Brenda, a married woman with children, offers him refuge, illustrating the chaotic nature of his bachelor lifestyle. While juggling his romance with Brenda and avoiding her husband, Arthur also rebels against authority and seeks to minimize his taxes. His escapades lead him to Brenda’s younger sister, also married, complicating his already tumultuous life. However, the fun is short-lived as the consequences of his actions catch up with him: gossip spreads, Brenda becomes pregnant, and Arthur faces a brutal beating when the husbands discover the truth. As the chaos unfolds, Arthur must confront the reality of his lifestyle and consider settling down with another woman he has been seeing. This novel, which sold over a million copies in the UK, has become a significant reference in postwar British culture and inspired a classic film. The ebook includes an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe with rare images.