London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew (English) Paperback Book

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Unflinching reports of Londonas poor from a prolific and influential English writer"London Labour and the London Poor" originated in a series of articles, later published in four volumes, written for the "Morning Chronicle" in 1849 and 1850 when journalist Henry Mayhew was at the height of his career. Mayhew aimed simply to report the realities of the poor from a compassionate and practical outlook. This penetrating selection shows how well he succeeded: the underprivileged of London become extraordinarily and often shockingly alive.

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"I shall consider the whole of the metropolitan poor under three separate phases, according as they will work, they can't work, and they won't work". "London Labour and the London Poor" originated in a series of articles written for the "Morning Chronicle" in 1849-50, when Mayhew was at the height of his powers as a journalist, and was eventually published in four volumes in 1861-2. Victor Neuburg's judicious selection ranges from costermongers to ex-convicts, from chimney-sweeps to vagrants, and includes illustrations from the 1865 impression. Mayhew had no theoretical or political axe to grind, and eschewed vague philanthropy: he was as prepared to attribute the hardships of the poor to themselves as to society. Nevertheless, his outlook was compassionate and practical; and his aim was simply to report. This selection shows how well he succeeded: the underprivileged of London become extraordinarily and often shockingly alive - and Dickens is shown to be no exaggerator of life on the breadline in the middle of the 19TH century.

Author Biography

Henry Mayhew (1812?1887) was a journalist, social investigator, novelist, and author? his work distinguished by vivid reportage, unsentimental sympathy, humor, and an eye for detail. Victor Neuburg is a former senior lecturer at the School of Librarianship, University of North London. His publications include Popular Literature and A Guide to the Western Front.

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Victor Neuburg's selection reveals the wide range of the original work. In his introduction, he considers Mayhew's own life and the development of this, his greatest work.

Details ISBN0140432418 Author Henry Mayhew Short Title LONDON LABOUR & THE (R) Pages 544 Publisher Penguin Books Language English ISBN-10 0140432418 ISBN-13 9780140432411 Media Book DEWEY 305.569 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-04-30 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Victor Neuburg Illustrations illustrations Birth 1812 Death 1887 Edition 1st Format Paperback Series Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140432411 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1985-08-29 NZ Release Date 1985-08-28 AU Release Date 1985-08-28 We've got this

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