New Grub Street - Hardcover

New Grub Street is a novel by George Gissing, first published in 1891. The story is set in the late Victorian era and follows the lives of a group of struggling writers and journalists in London's literary scene. The main characters, Edwin Reardon and Jasper Milvain, are both aspiring writers who are faced with the harsh realities of the publishing industry. Reardon is a talented but impoverished writer who struggles to make ends meet, while Milvain is a cynical and ambitious journalist who will do whatever it takes to get ahead. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the struggle for artistic integrity in a world driven by commercial interests. It also portrays the harsh realities of poverty and the toll it takes on individuals and their relationships. Gissing's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and New Grub Street is no exception. The novel provides a vivid and insightful portrayal of the literary world of the late 19th century and remains a classic of English literature.And as to living up at the very top, why, there were distinct advantages--as so many people of moderate income are nowadays hastening to discover. The noise from the street was diminished at this height; no possible tramplers could establish themselves above your head; the air was bound to be purer than that of inferior strata; finally, one had the flat roof whereon to sit or expatiate in sunny weather.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.