How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London by George R. Sims

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Author Sims, George R., 1847-1922
Title How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London
1889
Note Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London" by George R. Sims is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. This work aims to expose the dire living conditions of the impoverished in London's slums, providing a detailed account of their daily struggles and the societal neglect they face. Sims employs a mix of empathy and humor to humanize the subjects he encounters, shedding light on the often-overlooked realities of urban poverty. At the start of the narrative, Sims prepares the reader for an unsettling exploration of life in the slums, declaring his intention to document the grim and challenging journey through these "dark continents" of poverty just outside bustling London. He introduces us to various inhabitants, including a sickly mother struggling to care for her children in deplorable housing, emphasizing the shocking state of their living conditions. Through vivid descriptions of cramped, filthy rooms and the complex web of social issues plaguing the area, Sims lays bare the hardships of the poor, intertwining accounts of humor and pathos that elicit both sympathy and outrage. The opening serves not only as an introduction to the lives of the poor but as a call to action for readers to confront the uncomfortable truths of urban inequality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Poor -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century
Subject Public housing -- England -- London
Category Text
EBook-No. 49853
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 6, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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