Life in London: or, The pitfalls of a great city: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Life in London: or, The pitfalls of a great city is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hodder, Edwin (1837–1904).
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"Life in London: or, The Pitfalls of a Great City" by Edwin Hodder is a novel written during the late 19th century. It follows the journey of George Weston, a young man navigating the challenges and moral dilemmas of urban life in Victorian London, as he strives to make a name for himself while dealing with the pitfalls that come with city living. At the start of the narrative, George Weston is introduced as an optimistic and enthusiastic character who has just secured a position as a junior clerk in an office on Fleet Street. Through a conversation with his mother, readers learn about his excitement for the new job, his reflections on his past, and his aspirations for the future. The opening scenes reveal George's encounters with various office clerks, his perception of their behaviors, particularly regarding classes in morality, and foreshadow a struggle between maintaining his values and succumbing to the temptations of city life. This portion of the story sets the stage for George's gradual deepening into complexities that accompany his new role within London's vibrant yet hazardous societal landscape.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Life in London: or, The pitfalls of a great city
- Author credits: Hodder, Edwin (1837–1904)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- London (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Mothers and sons -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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