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The narrative offers a vivid portrayal of life in a working-class rooming house, showcasing a diverse cast of characters, including a con man, a domineering mother, and a candid prostitute. Through sharp and humorous writing, the author captures the complexities and absurdities of everyday existence among Londoners often overlooked in literature. This work serves as both a cultural commentary and a personal memoir, blending humor with poignant observations to reveal the richness of human experience.
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In Pursuit of the English, Doris Lessing
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- In Pursuit of the English
- Subtitle
- A Documentary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Doris Lessing
- Publisher
- PERFECTBOUND
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780060976293
- Description
- The narrative offers a vivid portrayal of life in a working-class rooming house, showcasing a diverse cast of characters, including a con man, a domineering mother, and a candid prostitute. Through sharp and humorous writing, the author captures the complexities and absurdities of everyday existence among Londoners often overlooked in literature. This work serves as both a cultural commentary and a personal memoir, blending humor with poignant observations to reveal the richness of human experience.