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Set in late 19th century London, the novel showcases the stark realities of poverty through a series of stories based on the author's firsthand experiences in the city's slums. George Robert Sims, a journalist and social reformer, vividly portrays the struggles of the working class, including disease, crime, and social inequality, while also celebrating their resilience. This collection serves as a crucial historical document, shedding light on the urgent need for social reform and offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of the impoverished during the Victorian era.
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How The Poor Live (1883), George Robert Sims
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- How The Poor Live (1883)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Robert Sims
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9781104868307
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Set in late 19th century London, the novel showcases the stark realities of poverty through a series of stories based on the author's firsthand experiences in the city's slums. George Robert Sims, a journalist and social reformer, vividly portrays the struggles of the working class, including disease, crime, and social inequality, while also celebrating their resilience. This collection serves as a crucial historical document, shedding light on the urgent need for social reform and offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of the impoverished during the Victorian era.