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In the troubled twilight of a March evening ten years ago, an old man, whose equipmentand bearing suggested that he was fresh from travel, walked slowly across ClerkenwellGreen, and by the graveyard of St. James's Church stood for a moment looking about him.His age could not be far from seventy, but, despite the stoop of his shoulders, he gavelittle sign of failing under the burden of years; his sober step indicated gravity of characterrather than bodily feebleness, and his grasp of a stout stick was not such as bespeaksneed of support. His attire was neither that of a man of leisure, nor of the kind usuallyworn by English mechanics.

Excerpt from The Nether World, Vol. 1 of 3: A NovelIN the troubled twilight of a March evening ten years ago, an old man, whose equip ment and bearing suggested that he was fresh from travel, walked slowly across Clerkenwell Green, and by the graveyard of St. James's Church stood for a moment look ing about him. His age could not be far from seventy, but, despite the stoop of his shoulders, he gave little Sign of failing under the burden of years; his sober step indicated gravity of character rather than bodily feeble ness, and his grasp of a stout stick was not such as bespeaks need of support. His attire was neither that of a man of leisure, nor of the kind usually worn by English vol. I. A.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Nether World is a novel written by the English author George Gissing. The plot concerns several poor families living in the slums of 19th century London. Rich in naturalistic detail, the novel concentrates on the individual problems and hardships which result from the typical shortages experienced by the lower classes — want of money, employment and decent living conditions.

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The Nether World (1889) is a novel written by the English author George Gissing. The plot concerns several poor families living in the slums of 19th century London. Rich in naturalistic detail, the novel concentrates on the individual problems and hardships which result from the typical shortages experienced by the lower classes — want of money, employment and decent living conditions. The Nether World is pessimistic and concerns exclusively the lives of poor people: there is no juxtaposition with the world of the rich.

Excerpt from The Nether World, Vol. 3 of 3: A Novel Them withal, the hopeless and the self-aban domed and the lurking creatures of prey. To all of them the first chill breath from a lowering Sky has its voice of admonition they set their faces; they Sigh, or whisper a prayer, or fiing out a curse, each according to his nature. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Unfortunate families living in one of the shanty towns of London, encountering different problems and issues, which is mainly the need of money or financial crisis. Obviously from the lower classes of the society and they want to earn money through employment and they want to own a decent home. Living as poor people, and thinking they would not be successful and be wealthy. But still wish and dream that someday they will reach all their aspirations and will belong to the world of prestige. An elderly Michael Snowden inherited a big sum of money from the death of his son. He keeps this a secret and lives like a poor man, spending only a little. He appears to be not extravagant and wealthy as he is. He finds and saves Jane, his granddaughter, who was kept as a servant from the cruelty of the mother and daughter, also called in this story as the Peckovers. Michael’s other son, Joseph, who is the father of Jane has left her to find work. As soon as he finds Jane, he wants her to involve in charitable activities and other social works and use the money not to her own pleasure. Still keeping his wealth a secret, Michael wants Jane to be kind and generous before he tells her about his fortune. Joseph, Michael’s son returns to London. He and his father have an existing disagreement. Joseph married Clem Peckover who has suspicions that his father is rich not knowing that Michael has no intent of giving a share to his son. Joseph, annoyed by his wife that Michael is rich, came to believe her. He tries to have a good relation with his father through Jane, by befriending Jane’s suitor, Sidney Kirkwood. But he is afraid that all his father’s wealth will be left to Jane and Sidney.

Excerpt from The Nether World, Vol. 1 of 3: A NovelIN the troubled twilight of a March evening ten years ago, an old man, whose equip ment and bearing suggested that he was fresh from travel, walked slowly across Clerkenwell Green, and by the graveyard of St. James's Church stood for a moment look ing about him. His age could not be far from seventy, but, despite the stoop of his shoulders, he gave little Sign of failing under the burden of years; his sober step indicated gravity of character rather than bodily feeble ness, and his grasp of a stout stick was not such as bespeaks need of support. His attire was neither that of a man of leisure, nor of the kind usually worn by English vol. I. A.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Nether World (1889), generally regarded as the finest of Gissing's early novels, is a highly dramatic, sometimes violent tale of man's caustic vision shaped by the bitter personal experience of poverty. This tale of intrigue depicts life among the artisans, factory-girls, and slum-dwellers, documenting an inescapable world devoid of sentimentality and steeped with people scheming and struggling to survive. With Zolaesque intensity and relentlessness, Gissing lays bare the economic forces which determine the aspirations and expectations of those born to a life of labor.

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