The old house in the city : Or, not forsaken by Agnes Giberne

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Author Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
Title The old house in the city : Or, not forsaken
Original Publication London: John F. Shaw and Co., 1890.
Summary "The Old House in the City: Or, Not Forsaken" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young girls, Ailie Carter and Lettie, as they navigate their lives in a crumbling old house in London, ultimately highlighting themes of poverty, survival, and the quest for kindness amidst despair. The narrative evokes a strong sense of the difficulties faced by the destitute characters while threading in moments of compassion and hope. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the dark and dilapidated environment of Ansty Court, where Ailie, a young girl, is left alone in a dismal situation after the death of her father and her mother’s imprisonment for stealing bread. As she hides from the threat of being sent to a workhouse, Ailie experiences hunger and despair. In contrast, Lettie, another child living in the same house, becomes concerned as Ailie goes missing. The narrative poignantly captures the grim realities of life in the slums and the deep impact of familial bonds, neglect, and the struggle for survival against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poor -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Subject London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 73596
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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