Arthur George Morrison (1863–1945) was an English writer and journalist. He is best known for his novel A Child of the Jago (1896), which is set in the slums of London's East End. He also wrote a number of other novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. Morrison was born in Poplar, London, and educated at the City of London School. He began his career as a clerk in the City of London, but soon left to pursue a career in journalism. He worked for a number of newspapers, including the Pall Mall Gazette and the Globe. He also wrote for magazines such as The Strand and Pearson's Magazine. Morrison's works often focused on the lives of the working class and the poor in London. He was a keen observer of the city's slums and wrote about them in a realistic and sympathetic manner. His works were praised for their vivid descriptions and accurate depictions of the lives of the people he wrote about. Morrison was also a noted collector of Japanese art and antiques. He wrote several books on the subject, including The Japanese Print (1912) and Japanese Art (1914). He was a member of the Japan Society and the Royal Asiatic Society. Morrison died in 1945 at the age of 82.
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