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Seven Deadly Sins of London

Seven Deadly Sins of London

Dekker, Thomas
Arber, Edward

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Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161395113
ISBN13: 9781161395112
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Seven Deadly Sins of London is a novel by Thomas Dekker that explores the darker side of the city during the 17th century. The book is divided into seven chapters, each one focusing on a specific sin: Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust. Through a series of interconnected stories, the book delves into the lives of various characters who are consumed by these sins and the consequences they face as a result.The book opens with a prologue that sets the stage for the stories to come. It describes the city of London as a place where sin and corruption are rampant, and where the seven deadly sins hold sway over the lives of its inhabitants. From there, each chapter focuses on a different sin, with characters who embody the worst aspects of each one.In the chapter on Pride, we meet a wealthy merchant who believes himself to be above the law, and who is eventually brought down by his own arrogance. In Envy, we see a jealous woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means destroying the lives of those around her. Wrath introduces us to a vengeful man who seeks to take revenge on those who have wronged him, no matter the cost.As the book progresses, we see how each sin leads to its own downfall, and how the characters are ultimately consumed by their own desires. Through vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters, Seven Deadly Sins of London offers a dark and compelling portrait of a city consumed by vice and corruption.1895. The English Scholar's Library of Old and Modern Works No. 7. The seven deadly sins of London drawn in seven several coaches, through the seven several gates of the City; bringing the plague with them, October 1606. This work, written in Old English, was originally penned in 1606. The seven sins of which Mr. Dekker presents are bankruptcy, lying, andle light, sloth, apishness, shaving and cruelty. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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