Ginx's Baby: His Birth And Other Misfortunes, A Satire

By Edward Jenkins

Book Overview

Ginx's Baby: His Birth and Other Misfortunes is a satirical novel written by Edward Jenkins. The book tells the story of Ginx, a working-class man who becomes a father for the first time. However, his joy is short-lived as he quickly realizes the many challenges that come with raising a child in poverty.Throughout the novel, Jenkins uses satire to critique the social and political systems of Victorian England. He highlights the hypocrisy of the upper classes who claim to care for the poor but do little to improve their conditions. He also exposes the flaws of the charity system, which often perpetuates poverty rather than alleviating it.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Ginx's struggles. From dealing with unscrupulous landlords to navigating the complex bureaucracy of the welfare system, Ginx faces numerous obstacles in his quest to provide for his family.Despite the serious subject matter, the novel is written in a humorous and ironic style, making it an entertaining read. Jenkins uses clever wordplay and witty observations to poke fun at the absurdities of Victorian society.Overall, Ginx's Baby: His Birth and Other Misfortunes is a thought-provoking and entertaining satire that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of its time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163760099
• ISBN13: 9781163760093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"