Human Odds And Ends: Stories And Sketches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163238738)

Human Odds and Ends: Stories and Sketches is a collection of short stories and sketches written by the renowned English novelist and critic, George Gissing. These stories offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people living in Victorian England, exploring themes such as poverty, social class, and the struggles of everyday life. The collection includes a range of characters, from struggling writers and artists to impoverished families and working-class individuals. Gissing's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human behavior and emotion. One of the standout stories in the collection is ""The Next Generation"", which follows a young woman named Nellie as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a working-class family. Other notable stories include ""A Poor Gentleman"", which tells the story of a struggling artist, and ""The House of Cobwebs"", which explores the dark secrets of a decaying mansion. Overall, Human Odds and Ends: Stories and Sketches is a compelling collection of stories that provides a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people during a fascinating period in English history.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.

Author: George Gissing
ISBN-10: 1163238732
ISBN-13: 9781163238738
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d