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Synopsis
"New Grub Street portrays the intrigues and hardships of the publishing world in late Victorian England. In a materialistic, class-conscious society that rewards commercial savvy over artistic achievement, authors and scholars struggle to earn a living without compromising their standards. "Even as the novel chills us with its still-recognizable portrayal of the crass and vulgar world of literary endeavor," writes Francine Prose in her Introduction, "its very existence provides eloquent, encouraging proof of the fact that a powerful, honest writer can transcend the constraints of commerce."" "This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the 1891 first edition."--Jacket.
Is New Grub Street appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This is a Victorian realist novel about struggling writers and publishers in London, dealing with themes of poverty, class barriers, and moral compromises. No violence, sex, or profanity, but emotionally bleak and intellectually mature.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include class struggle, depression, and poverty.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in literary history or the lives of writers will find a realistic portrayal of Victorian publishing struggles.