"Tales of Mean Streets" by Arthur Morrison is a compilation that peers into the tough existence of London's East End in the late 1800s, spotlighting the everyday battles and suppressed dreams of the people who dwell there. The stories uncover the challenging environment these individuals face, with many stories showing the characters and their grit while they navigate poverty and tough times. The book starts with a look at the area itself, depicting the East End as a forgotten part of London, burdened by decay and difficulties, and introducing characters such as a young woman named Lizerunt as she tries to find connection. The collection effectively pulls readers into the raw world Morrison is exploring, laying the groundwork for the moving stories that are about to unfold.
Tales of Mean Streets
By Arthur Morrison
Experience the raw existence of London's forgotten corners, where people hunt for hope amid hardship.
Summary
About the AuthorArthur George Morrison was an English writer and journalist known for realistic novels, for stories about working-class life in the East End of London, and for detective stories featuring a specific detective, Martin Hewitt. He also collected Japanese art and published several works on the subject. Much of his collection entered the British Museum, through purchase and bequest. Morrison's best known work of fiction is his novel A Child of the Jago (1896).
Arthur George Morrison was an English writer and journalist known for realistic novels, for stories about working-class life in the East End of London, and for detective stories featuring a specific detective, Martin Hewitt. He also collected Japanese art and published several works on the subject. Much of his collection entered the British Museum, through purchase and bequest. Morrison's best known work of fiction is his novel A Child of the Jago (1896).
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