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Homes of the London Poor
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1,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Good Press |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 27.11.2019 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 4057664604576 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 172 |
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Beschreibungen
In Octavia Hill's "Homes of the London Poor", the author delves into the living conditions of the impoverished residents of London in the mid-19th century. Hill provides a detailed and often harrowing account of the cramped and unsanitary housing that countless families were forced to endure. Her writing style is both informative and empathetic, as she sheds light on the social injustices of the time. Hill's work falls within the genre of social reform literature, aiming to bring awareness to the plight of the poor and advocate for change. Octavia Hill, a social reformer and one of the founders of the National Trust, drew inspiration from her experiences working with the less fortunate in London. Her firsthand encounters with poverty and homelessness motivated her to write this book, in hopes of sparking societal changes to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable members of society. I highly recommend "Homes of the London Poor" to readers interested in Victorian social history, urban studies, and the impact of literature on social change. Octavia Hill's powerful narrative sheds light on a dark chapter in London's history and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.
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