City Crimes; Or, Life in New York and Boston by George Thompson

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Author Thompson, George, 1823-
Title City Crimes; Or, Life in New York and Boston
Note Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "City Crimes; Or, Life in New York and Boston" by George Thompson is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the dual nature of urban life, highlighting the contrasts between wealth and poverty, virtue and vice through the lens of its main character, Frank Sydney, a wealthy young gentleman. Sydney, although he is surrounded by superficial friends, harbors a desire to find deeper meaning in life by helping the poor and destitute of the city. At the start of the story, Frank Sydney reflects on his life of luxury, questioning the insincerity of his social circle and contemplating a newfound purpose dedicated to charity. Soon after, he ventures into the dark streets of New York at night, determined to help the needy. His resolve is tested as he encounters a desperate man threatening him with violence due to hunger, and in a moment of compassion, Frank gives him money. He also meets a young courtesan who lures him into a web of temptation, revealing his human flaws as he struggles between his noble intentions and his primal desires. This opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises exploration of moral complexities and the harsh realities of city life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject Crime -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27732
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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