The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring the Gritty World of Fleet Prison and Clandestine Marriages in Victorian London

John Ashton (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
3159 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406620147-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages," John Ashton intricately examines the historical and social implications of one of London's lesser-known waterways, the Fleet River. Ashton employs a rich narrative style, weaving together vivid descriptions and meticulous research to explore the river's dark past, particularly its notorious English Debtors' prison and the unconventional marriages that occurred in its vicinity. This book is firmly rooted in the Victorian era, drawing on extensive archival materials that illuminate societal attitudes towards debt, crime, and marriage, offering a comprehensive view of the era's moral complexities. John Ashton was an esteemed writer and historian, whose keen interest in the nuances of urban life during the Victorian period undoubtedly shaped his exploration of the Fleet River. His background in journalism and literary criticism provided him with the tools to pursue an engaging narrative within the framework of historical analysis. Ashton's penchant for uncovering the hidden stories of everyday life allowed him to paint a vivid picture of how the Fleet River served as a microcosm for broader societal issues, reflecting both its vibrant and dark realities. I highly recommend "The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages" to readers interested in social history, Victorian studies, or urban exploration. Ashton's skillful blend of storytelling and scholarship not only educates but also invites readers to contemplate the human experiences shaped by this fascinating yet troubled waterway.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2019
• Einführung: Mallory Holbrook
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Mallory Holbrook
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century england • 19th Century Writers • british authors • clandestine marriages • Detailed narrative style • England • English literature • Fleet • Fleet prison • Fleet Prison history • Fleet River significance • historical fiction • historical social conditions • History of Great Britain • Literary criticism • London • London social commentary • Marriage in literature • prisoner life experiences • Prison Literature • river • Rivers in literature • social issues in literature • underworld narratives • urban historical account • Victorian Era