London Labour and the London Poor (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)

London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew is a groundbreaking work of social observation that delves into the lives of the working poor in Victorian London.

With vivid reportage, unsentimental sympathy, humor, and an eye for detail, Mayhew presents a compelling portrait of a world without fixed employment, where skills are declining and insecurity mounting.

This masterpiece remains unrivalled in scope, depth, and detail, offering a glimpse into the abyss of poverty, criminality, and vice that was prevalent during this time period.

Mayhew's work is a testament to his novelist's eye for detail and his ability to present the poor through their own stories and in their own words.

Read more about this classic account of life below the margins in the greatest Metropolis in the world and why it remains relevant today.