Gutter-Babies

By Dorothea Slade

Book Overview

Gutter-Babies by Dorothea Slade is a novel that explores the lives of abandoned and orphaned children who are forced to live on the streets of London during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of children who form a makeshift family and survive by begging, stealing and doing odd jobs. The protagonist of the story is a young girl named Lizzie, who is the leader of the group. She takes care of her siblings and friends and tries to protect them from the dangers of the streets. The other characters in the story include a boy named Billy, who is a skilled pickpocket, and a girl named Rosie, who dreams of becoming an actress. The novel depicts the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness, including hunger, illness, and violence. It also highlights the struggles of women and children during a time when they had limited rights and opportunities. Despite the difficult circumstances, the children in the story find joy and friendship in their shared experiences. They create their own sense of community and support each other through the challenges they face. Overall, Gutter-Babies is a poignant and compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were often forgotten and neglected in Victorian society.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: 1432674846
• ISBN13: 9781432674847
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"