More Limehouse Nights

By Thomas Burke

Book Overview

""More Limehouse Nights"" is a collection of short stories written by Thomas Burke, originally published in 1921. Set in the Limehouse district of London, the stories depict the lives of the working-class residents, including sailors, prostitutes, and petty criminals. The tales are often dark and gritty, exploring themes of poverty, violence, and desperation. However, they also capture the vibrant and colorful atmosphere of the Limehouse streets, with their bustling markets, exotic shops, and diverse characters. The book is considered a classic of British literature and a landmark in the development of the short story genre. It is recommended for readers who enjoy atmospheric and character-driven fiction with a touch of realism.1921. A collection of scarily realistic stories from Burke, drawn from his experiences in the East End of London and in particular Limehouse, where he was best friends with an elderly Chinese man who later became the model for his character, Quong Lee. Contents: The Yellow Scarf; A Game of Poker; Katie the Kid; The Heart of a Child; The Dumb Wife; Bluebell; A Family Affair; The Little Flowers of Frances; The Perfect Girl; The Affair at the Warehouse; Big Boy Blue; Mazurka; The Scarlet Shoes; The Good Samaritans; Twelve Golden Curls; Miss Plum-Blossom; The Cane; and The Song of Ho Ling. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162785241
• ISBN13: 9781162785240
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"