This novel, first published in 1896, is the story of Dick Perrot, born and bred in the Jago; but it is also a brilliant portrait of the community. The Jago is a London slum where crime and violence are the only way of life, and from which there is no escape for the inhabitants.
A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison, first published in 1896, is a gripping work of social realism set in the East End of London during the late 19th century. The novel paints a vivid, unflinching picture of life in the slums, specifically the fictional district of the "Jago," modeled on the real-life Old Nichol area. Morrison's narrative follows the journey of a young boy named Dicky Perrott, who struggles to grow up amid crime, poverty, and violence.
The story explores Dicky's attempts to escape the grim cycle of crime and deprivation. It delves into themes of social injustice, the impact of environment on individuals, and the harsh reality of urban poverty. Morrison's portrayal is both stark and compassionate, capturing the struggles of the working class with a naturalistic style that provides a stark critique of society's failure to care for its most vulnerable citizens.
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