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The Man of Straw (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin William Pugh

 
9780260911537: The Man of Straw (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0260911534 ISBN 13: 9780260911537
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A brisk, powerfully observed novel of London life from a new voice in fiction.

This story follows a woman navigating urban poverty, intimate betrayals, and moments of quiet strength as she faces brutal realities and enduring hope.

The book offers a grounded portrait of diverse London circles, showing how a single life can be shaped by love, hardship, and the social forces around it. Readers gain a clear sense of the era, the challenges facing women, and the resilience that sustains them.
  • Vivid scenes of urban life and street-level detail
  • A focused look at marriage, motherhood, and personal sacrifice
  • Close, humane character studies grounded in social context
  • A narrative that blends hardship with moments of dignity and courage
Ideal for readers drawn to historical social realism and stories about women’s endurance in challenging times.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0260911534
ISBN 13 
9780260911537
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
394