Arthur Morrison
Arthur Morrison was a British author born on February 1, 1863, in the bustling East End of London. He is best known for his vivid portrayals of working-class life and the gritty realities of urban existence, particularly through his celebrated character, Martin Hewitt. Morrison's early career was marked by his work as a journalist, which honed his keen observational skills and provided a rich source of inspiration for his fiction. His stories often reflected the struggles and resilience of everyday people, making him a significant voice in the literary landscape of his time.
Morrison's writing spans various genres, including detective fiction, and he is regarded as one of the pioneers in that field. His keen insights and engaging storytelling invite readers to explore the intricacies of human nature and society. As you delve into Arthur Morrison's works available in this app, you'll find a treasure trove of narratives that capture the essence of life in Victorian England. Enjoy discovering the depth and character of his stories, which continue to resonate with audiences today.
Martin Hewitt, Investigator
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Here are seven mystery stories featuring Martin Hewitt, Detective, and narrated (of course) by his (nameless) sidekick. Arthur Morrison cert…
A Child of the Jago
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Arthur George Morrison was an English author and journalist known for his realistic novels about London's East End and for his detective sto…
Stories by English Authors: London
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F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch and Israel Zangwill
This book collects seven short stories by some of England's best turn-of-the-(last)-century's writers. The collection begins with the humor …
Tales of Mean Streets
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This is the first book of a trilogy (A Child of the Jago, To London Town) set in the harsh world of London's East End. Violence and poverty …
To London Town
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Written to complement Tales of Mean Streets and A Child of the Jago, and the final book in the trilogy, To London Town examines the mean s…
The Hole in the Wall
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A lively story about a pub, and those who ran it, at the end of the 19th century in the East End Dockland of London, with its poverty-strick…
The Dorrington Deed-Box
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Six stories of cases involving the dishonest Horace Dorrington, a cheerfully unrepentant detective who is willing to stoop to theft, blackma…