Other People's Windows (1869)

By James Hain Friswell

Book Overview

Other People's Windows is a novel written by James Hain Friswell and published in 1869. The story follows the lives of a group of people living in London during the mid-19th century. The main character is a young man named Arthur, who has just moved to the city to pursue a career in writing. As he navigates his new surroundings, he becomes fascinated with the lives of the people he sees through their windows. He begins to imagine their stories and becomes increasingly obsessed with their private lives.The novel explores themes of voyeurism, social class, and the complexities of human relationships. It also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of Londoners during this period, including their struggles with poverty, illness, and social norms.Friswell's writing style is descriptive and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the characters and their surroundings. The novel is also notable for its use of multiple narrators, which allows the reader to see events from different perspectives.Overall, Other People's Windows is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian London and the human condition.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: 116403720X
• ISBN13: 9781164037200
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"