| Author |
Kirwan, Daniel Joseph |
| LoC No. |
03012084
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| Title |
Palace and Hovel; Or, Phases of London Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by deaurider, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Palace and Hovel; Or, Phases of London Life" by Daniel Joseph Kirwan is a descriptive account written in the late 19th century. The work offers personal observations and reflections of an American living in London, highlighting the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty within the city. The narrative aims to present a comprehensive picture of London’s social fabric, portraying both its nobility and the destitute inhabitants. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a breathtaking view from the Cupola of St. Paul's Cathedral, wherein the author marvels at the vast expanse of London below him. Kirwan details the city's immense population, rich history, and striking visual landscape, while also touching on the grim realities faced by the poor and the rampant inequality that defines the metropolis. His reflections set the stage for a deeper exploration of various aspects of London life, hinting at the intertwining themes of luxury and despair that the book promises to delve into. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55732 |
| Release Date |
Oct 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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