More Limehouse Nights
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ISBN10: 1417920173
ISBN13: 9781417920174
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 4 2005
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417920174
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 4 2005
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
More Limehouse Nights is a collection of short stories written by Thomas Burke, originally published in 1921. The stories are set in the Limehouse district of London, which was known for its poverty, crime, and multicultural population. Each story explores the lives of the people who lived in Limehouse, from opium den owners to sailors, prostitutes to street vendors. The characters are complex and often flawed, but they are portrayed with empathy and understanding. The stories also delve into themes such as love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. Overall, More Limehouse Nights provides a vivid and compelling glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in literature.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.
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