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The People of the Abyss
The People of the Abyss is Jack Londons riveting expos of the conditions inthe East End of London at the dawn of the 20th century. Stranded in Britainscapital after a cancelled assignment London poses as a downonhisluck sailorand takes up residence in the slums of the East End. Sleeping in shelters andworking odd jobs he discovers a people doomed to poverty and starvation by ageand ill health rather than laziness. Complementing his own experiences withextensive research London delivers a scathing critique of the economic systemand a heartfelt plea for compassion. With its tremendous contemporaryrelevance The People of the Abyss still has as much power to shock and move asit did over 100 years ago. «
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