Rough Types Of English Life (1860)

Rough Types Of English Life (1860)

Jelinger Cookson Symons

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120695987
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Rough Types Of English Life is a book written by Jelinger Cookson Symons in 1860 that provides a comprehensive insight into the lives of the working-class people of England during the Victorian era. The book is a collection of essays that describe the various aspects of the lives of the lower classes, including their living conditions, work, leisure activities, and social customs. Symons’ writing style is vivid and descriptive, providing readers with a clear picture of the harsh realities of life for those who lived in poverty during this time. He covers a wide range of topics, including the struggles of factory workers, the daily routines of domestic servants, the lives of street vendors and beggars, and the challenges faced by those who lived in slums and tenements. Throughout the book, Symons also explores the cultural and social differences between the working-class and the middle and upper classes, highlighting the ways in which the lower classes were often marginalized and excluded from mainstream society. He also examines the impact of industrialization on the lives of working-class people, discussing the rise of urbanization and the changing nature of work during this period. Overall, Rough Types Of English Life is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on the lives of ordinary people during the Victorian era. With its detailed descriptions and insightful analysis, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in traditional histories of this period.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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