A Child of Jago

A Child of Jago

Arthur Morrison

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Editorial:
Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2022
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789390893027
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The story is about a boy Dicky Perrot who is born in the slums of East London. Due to poverty, Perrot gets involved in activities like theft and robbery. He takes rivalry with Bobby Roper in the urge of earning money through robbery. Feeling guilty about his robbery, Dicky decides to live an ordinary and respectful life but destiny has planned otherwise. The book is a paperback book with well-arranged illustrations and optimized for a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience. Happy Reading!

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