"It Never Can Happen Again" by William De Morgan, is a story set in Victorian London that centers on a young girl named Lizarann Coupland as she navigates the difficult realities of life in a working-class neighborhood. The book explores the themes of social class, the challenges faced by families struggling with poverty, and the complicated relationships between people, all seen through Lizarann’s experiences. It begins by showing Lizarann guiding her blind father, Jim Coupland, through their daily lives, and establishes Lizarann as a clever and observant child who is aware of both her family's difficulties and what's happening in the world around her. Her interactions with others show the reader the social issues and sets up the story for an investigation of human character and societal commentary.
It Never Can Happen Again
By William De Morgan
In Victorian London, a young girl becomes her blind father's guide, navigating poverty and class struggles while revealing human relationships through her sharp observations.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.
William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.
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