Mary Ann S. Barber / Mary Ann SBarber
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Sorrows of the Streets is a novel written by Mary Ann S. Barber and published in 1855. The book is set in Victorian England and follows the lives of several young girls who are forced to live on the streets due to poverty and neglect. The novel explores the harsh realities of life on the streets, including hunger, violence, and exploitation. The main character, Jenny, is a young girl who is forced to leave her home and family to survive on the streets. She meets other girls who are in similar situations and together they form a bond of sisterhood. However, their lives are far from easy as they struggle to find food, shelter, and safety while avoiding the dangers of the streets. As the story unfolds, the girls face numerous challenges and tragedies, including illness, abuse, and death. Despite these hardships, they remain resilient and determined to survive. Along the way, they encounter kind-hearted individuals who offer them help and support, as well as cruel and heartless individuals who exploit their vulnerability. The Sorrows of the Streets is a powerful and moving portrayal of the lives of the poor and neglected in Victorian England. It sheds light on the harsh realities of life on the streets and the struggles faced by those who are forced to live in poverty. Through the characters of Jenny and her friends, the novel offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.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.
