THE EAST END TRILOGY: Tales of Mean Streets, A Child of the Jago & To London Town
Enriched edition. The Old London Slum SeriesBy Arthur Morrison
Length18h 27m
About this audiobook
Arthur Morrison's 'The East End Trilogy' is a collection of three vivid and gritty tales set in the poverty-stricken and crime-ridden East End of London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 'Tales of Mean Streets', Morrison paints a vivid picture of the struggles and hardships faced by the working-class residents, capturing the brutal reality of everyday life in the slums. 'A Child of the Jago' delves deeper into the life of a young boy growing up in the notorious Jago district, exposing the harsh truths of poverty, crime, and despair. 'To London Town' provides a broader view of the city, exploring themes of social inequality and the clash between wealth and poverty. Morrison's writing style is marked by its attention to detail, atmospheric descriptions, and raw realism, offering a glimpse into a forgotten world of London's past. Arthur Morrison, a journalist and writer with a keen interest in social issues, drew inspiration from his own observations and experiences in the East End to create these powerful narratives. Highly recommended for readers interested in exploring the dark underbelly of Victorian London and the human condition amidst adversity.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length18 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 21, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Enriched edition. The Old London Slum Series
26CHAPTER XIX
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XX
3Historical Context
28CHAPTER XXI
4Synopsis (Selection)
29CHAPTER XXII
5TALES OF MEAN STREETS (pt. 1)
30CHAPTER XXIII
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6TALES OF MEAN STREETS (pt. 2)
31CHAPTER XXIV
7A CHILD OF THE JAGO
32CHAPTER XXV
8CHAPTER I
33CHAPTER XXVI
9CHAPTER II
34CHAPTER XXVII
10CHAPTER III
35CHAPTER XXVIII
11CHAPTER IV
36CHAPTER XXIX
12CHAPTER V
37CHAPTER XXX
13CHAPTER VI
38CHAPTER XXXI
14CHAPTER VII
39CHAPTER XXXII
15CHAPTER VIII
40CHAPTER XXXIII
16CHAPTER IX
41CHAPTER XXXIV
17CHAPTER X
42CHAPTER XXXV
18CHAPTER XI
43CHAPTER XXXVI
19CHAPTER XII
44CHAPTER XXXVII
20CHAPTER XIII
45TO LONDON TOWN
21CHAPTER XIV
46CHAPTER I
22CHAPTER XV
47CHAPTER II
23CHAPTER XVI
48CHAPTER III
24CHAPTER XVII
49CHAPTER IV
25CHAPTER XVIII
50CHAPTER V
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