St. Giles And St. James

by Douglas William Jerrold and Douglas William 1803-1857 Jerrold

Book Overview

St. Giles and St. James is a novel written by Douglas Jerrold. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of two young men, Tom Blunt and Jack Adams, who are born and raised in the slums of St. Giles and St. James in London. Despite their different upbringings, Tom and Jack become close friends and navigate the challenges of poverty and social inequality together.As they grow older, Tom and Jack become involved in different professions - Tom becomes a journalist and Jack a thief. However, their friendship remains strong and they continue to support each other through their respective struggles.The novel also explores the themes of love, class, and societal expectations. Tom falls in love with a woman from a higher social class, but their relationship is met with disapproval from her family and society. Meanwhile, Jack faces the consequences of his criminal activities and must confront the reality of his actions.Overall, St. Giles and St. James is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in Victorian London, and the challenges faced by those living in poverty. It offers a compelling narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432664034
• ISBN13: 9781432664039
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"