Life in London : or, The pitfalls of a great city by Edwin Hodder

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Author Hodder, Edwin, 1837-1904
Title Life in London : or, The pitfalls of a great city
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Life in London: or, The Pitfalls of a Great City" by Edwin Hodder is a novel written during the late 19th century. It follows the journey of George Weston, a young man navigating the challenges and moral dilemmas of urban life in Victorian London, as he strives to make a name for himself while dealing with the pitfalls that come with city living. At the start of the narrative, George Weston is introduced as an optimistic and enthusiastic character who has just secured a position as a junior clerk in an office on Fleet Street. Through a conversation with his mother, readers learn about his excitement for the new job, his reflections on his past, and his aspirations for the future. The opening scenes reveal George's encounters with various office clerks, his perception of their behaviors, particularly regarding classes in morality, and foreshadow a struggle between maintaining his values and succumbing to the temptations of city life. This portion of the story sets the stage for George's gradual deepening into complexities that accompany his new role within London's vibrant yet hazardous societal landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Mothers and sons -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9940
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Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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