New Grub Street (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162676012)

New Grub Street is a novel written by George Gissing and published in 1891. The story revolves around the lives of struggling writers and journalists in late Victorian London. The novel is set in the literary world of London, where the characters are trying to make a living by writing for newspapers and magazines. The main character, Edwin Reardon, is a talented writer who struggles to make ends meet and support his family. He is constantly battling with his own insecurities and the pressure to produce work that will sell. Another character, Jasper Milvain, is a successful journalist who has made a name for himself by writing sensational stories that appeal to the masses. He is constantly scheming and manipulating those around him to further his own career. The novel explores themes such as the struggle for success, the relationship between art and commerce, and the corrupting influence of money on the creative process. Through its vivid portrayal of the literary world of Victorian London, New Grub Street provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by writers and journalists of the time.And as to living up at the very top, why, there were distinct advantages--as so many people of moderate income are nowadays hastening to discover. The noise from the street was diminished at this height; no possible tramplers could establish themselves above your head; the air was bound to be purer than that of inferior strata; finally, one had the flat roof whereon to sit or expatiate in sunny weather.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: 1162676019
ISBN-13: 9781162676012
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 554
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.12d