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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aMorrison, Arthur,
_d1863-1945
245 1 0 _aTo London Town
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-11-14
508 _aTranscribed from the 1899 Bernhard Tauchnitz edition by Les Bowler
520 _a"To London Town" by Arthur Morrison is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story paints a vivid picture of life in the eastern parts of London, centering on the experiences of an elderly butterfly collector, Mr. May, and his family as they navigate their rural existence amidst the encroaching urbanization of London. The book intricately delves into themes of family, loss, and the inevitable changes brought by progress. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. May and his crippled granddaughter, Bessy, as they journey through the lush greenery near their cottage, collecting butterflies and enjoying the beauty of their surroundings. Mr. May, a retired postman and an avid naturalist, is depicted as a diligent figure dedicated to both his work and family. As they encounter noisy Londoners and reflect on their simpler life, tensions mount as the shifting world around them grows increasingly unruly, foreshadowing the challenges they will face. The leisurely pace and descriptive world Morrison creates invite readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while hinting at the struggles that lie ahead due to societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58282
999 _c99109
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