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The Nether World
by George GISSING (1857 - 1903)Chapter 16: Dialogue and Comment
This sad social novel revolves around the problematic issue of money. Michael returns from Australia to London a rich man. However, he hides this fact from everybody and spends money only on the things he really needs. He contemplates leaving his money to his granddaughter Jane, under the condition that she donate at least most of it to charity. However, Jane is not sure she can do it. This novel tells much about working class life in 19th century London.(Summary by Stav Nisser)
Listen next episodes of The Nether World:
Chapter 17: Clem Makes a Disclosure , Chapter 18: The Joke is Completed , Chapter 19: A Retreat , Chapter 20: A Vision of Noble Things , Chapter 21: Death the Reconciler , Chapter 22: Watching from Ambush , Chapter 23: On the Eve of Triumph , Chapter 24: The Family History Progresses , Chapter 25: A Double Consecration , Chapter 26: Sidney's Struggle , Chapter 27: Clara's Return , Chapter 28: The Soup-Kitchen , Chapter 29: Phantoms , Chapter 30: On a Barren Shore , Chapter 31: Woman and Actress , Chapter 32: A Haven , Chapter 33: A Fall from the Ideal , Chapter 34: The Debt Repaid , Chapter 35: The Treasury Unlocked , Chapter 36: The Heir , Chapter 37: Mad Jack's Dream , Chapter 38: Joseph Transacts Much Business , Chapter 39: Sidney , Chapter 40: Jane