That Brute Simmons by Arthur Morrison
The novel follows the life of Jimmie Simmons, a young man who works as a laborer in London's docks. The story explores themes of poverty, class struggle, and the exploitation of workers. Through Jimmie's experiences, Morrison critiques the social and economic conditions of late 19th-century England.
By Arthur Morrison · First published 1899 · Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller · 3,830 words
First lines
Simmons's infamous behavior toward his wife is still matter for profound / wonderment among the neighbors. The other women had all along regarded / him as a model husband, and certainly Mrs. Simmons was a most / conscientious wife. She toiled and slaved for that man, as any woman in / the whole street would have maintained, far more than any husband had a / right to expect. And now this was what she got for it. Perhaps he had / suddenly gone mad.
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That Brute Simmons is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Morrison, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Morrison
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Length: 3,830 words
- Structure: 1 section, 48 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The book primarily pertains to high-stakes interactions between characters and dramatic situations especially concerning the main character, Brute Simmons.
- Crime — The plot involves criminal activity and the consequences of such actions, making crime a central theme in the story.
- Thriller — Elements of suspense, tension, and excitement play significant roles in this book.
Tags
Realism · Victorian Literature · London · Social Commentary · Gritty Realism · Mystery · Crime · Detective Fiction · Noir · Gothic · Supernatural · Psychological Thriller