Beggars All: A Novel (1893)
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ISBN10: 1164585584
ISBN13: 9781164585589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164585589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beggars All: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Lily Dougall and first published in 1893. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Beryl Mercer who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in late 19th century London. Beryl is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has grown up in a sheltered and privileged world. However, when her father dies suddenly, she is left penniless and must fend for herself in a city full of poverty, crime, and desperation.Beryl quickly learns that life as a beggar is not easy. She struggles to find food and shelter, and must navigate the dangerous streets of London to avoid being robbed or worse. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including other beggars, street vendors, and even a wealthy philanthropist who takes an interest in her plight.As Beryl struggles to survive, she also grapples with questions of morality and social justice. She begins to see the world in a new light, and realizes that the wealthy and privileged have a responsibility to help those less fortunate. The novel is a powerful commentary on the social inequalities of the time, and a call to action for those in positions of power to do more to help the poor and disadvantaged.Overall, Beggars All: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that explores important themes of poverty, social justice, and the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London, or in the struggles of the working class during the late 19th century.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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