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Polly Of Parker's Rents (1899)

Polly Of Parker's Rents (1899)

Kimmins, Grace Thyrza Hannam
Pearse, F. Mabelle

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 116489594X
ISBN13: 9781164895947
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Polly of Parker's Rents is a novel written by Grace Thyrza Hannam Kimmins and published in 1899. The story is set in the slums of London and follows the life of a young girl named Polly. Polly lives with her mother and siblings in a small, cramped apartment in Parker's Rents, a run-down area of the city. Despite their poverty, Polly is a cheerful and determined girl who dreams of a better life.The novel explores the harsh realities of life in the slums, including poverty, illness, and crime. Polly and her family struggle to make ends meet, and their lives are often disrupted by the actions of their neighbors and the local gangs. Despite these challenges, Polly remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself and her family.As the story unfolds, Polly becomes involved with a group of social activists who are working to improve conditions in the slums. Through her involvement with this group, she learns about the broader issues facing the poor and marginalized in London and becomes a passionate advocate for social justice.Polly of Parker's Rents is a poignant and inspiring novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the slums of London at the turn of the 20th century. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity.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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