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The Nether World

George Gissing

Narrated by Nicholas Boulton

Released
September 12, 2022
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16 hrs 34 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
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In George Gissing's early novel, the harsh realities of urban poverty in 1870s London come to life as Old Michael Snowdon returns with an inheritance intended to aid the needy. However, the narrative reveals a ruthless web of agendas, where genuine goodness is overshadowed by manipulation and scheming. Through vivid portrayals of characters like the well-meaning Jane and the calculating Clem Peckover, Gissing presents an unflinching depiction of a society trapped in a grim cycle, echoing timeless themes of human nature.
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