Tales of Mean Streets (Unabridged)

Summary

In the labyrinthine alleys and squalid tenements of London's East End, Arthur Morrison's "Tales of Mean Streets" unveils a gritty and unforgiving world. Through a series of interconnected stories, we encounter a cast of desperate characters: thieves, prostitutes, and the downtrodden, all struggling to survive amidst poverty, violence, and moral decay. Morrison's unflinching realism and evocative prose paint a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, where hope flickers amidst the darkness.