Salve (1912)

Salve is a novel written by George Moore and published in 1912. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Shannon. Mary is a governess who is struggling to make ends meet and is forced to take on a job as a prostitute to support herself. The novel explores themes of poverty, social class, and sexuality.Throughout the novel, Mary navigates her way through the world of prostitution, trying to find a way out of her situation. She meets a variety of characters, including other prostitutes, wealthy men, and artists. As she becomes more involved in this world, she begins to question her own identity and desires.The novel is written in a realistic style, with vivid descriptions of the gritty streets of London and the harsh realities of Mary’s life. Moore’s writing is known for its frankness and honesty, and Salve is no exception. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a commentary on the social and economic forces that shape our lives.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.