A Child of the Jago

A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison

A Child of the Jago is a novel by Arthur Morrison, published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young boy named Tom Chisty, who grows up in the slums of London's East End, known as the "Jago." The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and social inequality, providing a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in the Jago. Through Tom's experiences, Morrison highlights the struggles and hardships faced by those living in the area, as well as the corrupting influence of criminal activity. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Jago and its inhabitants, and is considered a classic of early 20th-century British literature.

By Arthur Morrison · First published 1896 · Genre: Social Realism, Crime, Urban Fiction · 37 chapters · 71,623 words

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It was past the mid of a summer night in the Old Jago. The narrow street was all the blacker for the lurid sky; for there was a fire in a farther part of Shoreditch, and the welkin was an infernal coppery glare. Below, the hot, heavy air lay, a rank oppression, on the contorted forms of those who made for sleep on the pavement: and in it, and through it all, there rose from the foul earth and the grimed walls a close, mingled stink -- the odour of the Jago.

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social realism · Victorian literature · London slums · poverty · class struggle · working class · gang culture · violence · corruption · political corruption · police corruption · social injustice

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