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Title: The People of the Abyss

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: David Price

Summary: "The People of the Abyss" by Jack London is a social commentary written in the early 20th century that explores the dire conditions of the impoverished East End of London. The book follows London himself as he immerses himself in the squalor of the slums, portraying the lives and struggles of the people living in these harsh conditions. Through his firsthand experience, London seeks to uncover the realities behind the facades of society and critique the social inequalities faced by the working class. At the start of the book, London shares his intentions and preparations for descending into the East End, expressing a strong desire to witness the living conditions of its impoverished inhabitants firsthand. He encounters disbelief and concern from friends who try to dissuade him from his plan, hinting at the dangers involved. Once in the East End, he describes the grim atmosphere, filled with poverty and despair, as he interacts with the locals and witnesses their daily struggles for survival. London vividly describes the sights and sounds of the slum, including the degradation experienced by children and families scavenging for food amidst the overwhelming presence of misery. The opening sets the tone for an unflinching exploration of societal neglect and the urgent need for social reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

EBook No.: 1688

Published: Mar 1, 1999

Downloads: 806

Language: English

Subject: Poor -- England -- London

Subject: London (England) -- Social conditions

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The People of the Abyss

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: David Price

Summary: "The People of the Abyss" by Jack London is a social commentary written in the early 20th century that explores the dire conditions of the impoverished East End of London. The book follows London himself as he immerses himself in the squalor of the slums, portraying the lives and struggles of the people living in these harsh conditions. Through his firsthand experience, London seeks to uncover the realities behind the facades of society and critique the social inequalities faced by the working class. At the start of the book, London shares his intentions and preparations for descending into the East End, expressing a strong desire to witness the living conditions of its impoverished inhabitants firsthand. He encounters disbelief and concern from friends who try to dissuade him from his plan, hinting at the dangers involved. Once in the East End, he describes the grim atmosphere, filled with poverty and despair, as he interacts with the locals and witnesses their daily struggles for survival. London vividly describes the sights and sounds of the slum, including the degradation experienced by children and families scavenging for food amidst the overwhelming presence of misery. The opening sets the tone for an unflinching exploration of societal neglect and the urgent need for social reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

EBook No.: 1688

Published: Mar 1, 1999

Downloads: 806

Language: English

Subject: Poor -- England -- London

Subject: London (England) -- Social conditions

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.