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Set against the backdrop of William Hogarth's 1732 painting, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of a prostitute, a Jewish merchant, a magistrate, and a quack doctor. Each character is driven by their own desires for wealth and pleasure, revealing the darker sides of human nature. Through their interactions, the story delves into themes of exploitation, morality, and the consequences of greed, offering a modern reinterpretation of Hogarth's original work.
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A Harlot's Progress, David Dabydeen
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- A Harlot's Progress
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Dabydeen
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780099288725
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of William Hogarth's 1732 painting, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of a prostitute, a Jewish merchant, a magistrate, and a quack doctor. Each character is driven by their own desires for wealth and pleasure, revealing the darker sides of human nature. Through their interactions, the story delves into themes of exploitation, morality, and the consequences of greed, offering a modern reinterpretation of Hogarth's original work.