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Like other works by Gissing, it vividly depicts the struggles of the 19th-century London slums, the plight of the working class, and the dynamics of various families—some troubled, others remarkable. Esteemed author George Orwell admired this book, drawing inspiration from Gissings themes in his own writing. 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